011 – Jimmy Wormworth: Jazz in NYC: A look inside
In this session of the Drummer’s Resource Podcast I talked to Jimmy Wormworth, a staple in the New York City Jazz scene since 1957. Jimmy has performed all over the world with the likes of Lou Donaldson, Phineaus Newborn, Mal Waldron, Sahib Shihab, Babs Gonzalez and then Lambert, and Hendricks and Ross.
“Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality.” – Les Brown (Tweet this)
Jimmy Wormworth talks about:
- How Jimmy got started playing drums
- His move to NYC
- Working with Lou Donaldson
- Subbing for Elvin Jones
- Jazz today VS 40/50 years ago
- The importance of technique and rudiments
- Much More
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