madero111 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

It is so easily noticed in everything written about Elvin......nothing negative!Thank you everyone+JazzVideoGuyI saw him in Boston in '65 (3 nights too!)He was still with Garrison, 'Trane and Tyner.I got an early seat close to Elvin.AN UNFORGETABLE SPECTACLE!

jazzmessenger8 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Elvin is great. He dosesn't just play the drums, he takes the musicians on an adventure. With several of elvins tunes, I drew out his playing with a line. The line raised with intensity, and lowered when the playing became more placid. The final result- there were mountains, valleys, plains- the playing went all over the place! He literally did take them on an adventure, unlike most of the drummers today. RIP

ronaldo11777 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

my name is elvin dashti

ombrameridiana (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

GREAT ELVIN!!

mmelissaa (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

i'd like to see this entire performance.... does anyone know where i could get hold of it ??

Milestonzz (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

For the thousandth time, thanks JazzVideoGuy! Elvin is probably the most innovative and influential drummer of the last 50 years. It has been written that he almost single-handedly expanded the nature, role and function of the drummer in jazz ensemble playing from time-keeper to improvisor, equal to that of the front line horns and piano. As Leonard Feather once exhorted up and coming drummers of all musical styles - "Dig Elvin!" By the way, I am a JazzDJGuy on WPFW 89.3 FM in Washington DC.

JoacimJonsson (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Palle!

ZildjianDrummer244 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

other than Elvin was a great man...

zildjian106 (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

No words can describe this...

lamusiquedumarechal (December 31, 1969 at 4:59 pm)

Elvin you were and will always remain the best. thanks for everything you did behind your drums