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Clarence Penn (speaking of underrated)

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Posted on May 17, 2020 at 07:48:34
D Harvey
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 Every time I hear a performance by drummer Clarence Penn these days, I can't help but feel that he is a major stylistic source for current greats like Justin Brown, Marcus Gilmore, and even Brian Blade. Yet his name rarely seems to come up among listeners. It seems odd to me that Penn's striking originality has been taken up by so many in his wake yet he still remains relatively obscure in the big picture of jazz drumming over the last few decades. Has anyone else noticed this?

dh

 

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RE: Clarence Penn (speaking of underrated), posted on May 17, 2020 at 08:06:20
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 He is excellent! Every time I hear him I wonder why I don't hear more of him. He is still playing great. That Dave Douglass record is a masterpiece.

 

RE: Clarence Penn (speaking of underrated), posted on May 17, 2020 at 20:08:35
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 You may have missed this one

 

RE: Clarence Penn (speaking of underrated), posted on May 18, 2020 at 03:31:20
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 Very nice! dh.

 

RE: Clarence Penn (speaking of underrated), posted on May 18, 2020 at 03:32:35
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 Big fan of Dave Douglas- GEO.

 

RE: Clarence Penn (speaking of underrated), posted on May 18, 2020 at 03:32:53
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 I missed it- GEO

 

Speaking of Penn!, posted on May 21, 2020 at 11:09:04
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 I just happened to put this on for the first time in awhile! Clarence Penn on drums. I had forgotten that he was on this date.

 

RE: Speaking of Penn!, posted on May 21, 2020 at 20:37:49
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 Great as always! GEO

 

RE: Speaking of Penn!, posted on May 21, 2020 at 21:24:12
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 Have you heard anything new lately?

 

RE: Speaking of Penn!, posted on May 21, 2020 at 23:22:49
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 New Jeff Parker is great.

Looking forward to new Jeff Hamilton Trio (July).

 

Jeff Parker, posted on May 22, 2020 at 06:52:24
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 Very fine guitar player who i had the pleasure of playing with in my Chicago days. What's the new album called?
dh

 

RE: Speaking of Penn!, posted on May 22, 2020 at 06:59:07
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 I believe I read about the Jeff Hamilton, I will keep an eye out for it. I don't know Jeff Parker. I will take a look! Thanks.

 

RE: Speaking of Penn!, posted on May 31, 2020 at 20:38:21
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 Jeff Parker- Suite for Max Roach

 

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