The tribute project celebrates Chauncey Morehouse’s pioneering role in jazz drumming, emphasizing his 1923 recording of the first known drum solo. It highlights his innovative use of wire brushes, which introduced subtlety, nuance, and texture to early jazz percussion, challenging the louder, more bombastic drumming typical of the era.
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