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Joe Farnsworth: Straight From The Soul
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One of the most highly regarded jazz drummers today, Joe Farnsworth, is known for his blazing speed, precision, and musical and melodic playing.Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, in 1968, Joe grew up in a musical family; his father was a music educator, and he has four older brothers, two of whom became professional musicians.
Joe's career includes recording over 100 albums as a leader and sideman, performing at jazz festivals, and touring the globe with
Pharoah Sanders
saxophone, tenor1940 - 2022
Horace Silver
piano1928 - 2014
Harold Mabern
piano1936 - 2019
McCoy Tyner
piano1938 - 2020
Cedar Walton
piano1934 - 2013
Diana Krall
piano and vocalsb.1964
Benny Golson
saxophone, tenor1929 - 2024
George Coleman
saxophone, tenorb.1935
Johnny Griffin
saxophone, tenor1928 - 2008
Lou Donaldson
saxophone1926 - 2024
Benny Green
pianob.1963
Barry Harris
piano1929 - 2021
Curtis Fuller
trombone1934 - 2021
He was the drummer for the late McCoy Tyner, a member of the late Pharaoh Sanders Quartet and the late Harold Mabern Trio, and is a founding member of the renowned
One for All
band / ensemble / orchestrab.1997
On this episode, Joe spoke about highlights from his career, and we featured the songs "Darn That Dream" and "In What Direction Are You Headed."
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