mikeweil Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Drummer Billy Brooks, whom most board members will know for his association with Woody Shaw and Nathan Davis in the mid-1960's, died on August 21. https://www.derbund.ch/nachruf-auf-billy-brooks-das-unikum-am-schlagzeug-298478936077 I was fortunate to see him perform in an all-star band with Sal Nistico and Benny Bailey. He was completely entranced and deeply connected with the music, feelling every nuance of the sounds he elicited from his drumset. A unique drummmer personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, mikeweil said: Drummer Billy Brooks, whom most board members will know for his association with Woody Shaw and Nathan Davis in the mid-1960's, died on August 21. https://www.derbund.ch/nachruf-auf-billy-brooks-das-unikum-am-schlagzeug-298478936077 I was fortunate to see him perform in an all-star band with Sal Nistico and Benny Bailey. He was completely entranced and deeply connected with the music, feelling every nuance of the sounds he elicited from his drumset. A unique drummmer personality. You've written in the past about your encounters with him and how meaningful they were toy you. Sincerest condolences, and RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted September 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 Thanks - I wasn't that close to him, not as with Tom Nicholas. Oh well, the masters that inspired us are passing, one by one .... that's life., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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