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Lenny White...... a dilemma?

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Posted on October 24, 2021 at 11:13:26

andy evans
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Posts: 4378
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I love Lenny White's playing - he's one of my favourite drummers.

But I have a really hard time finding any music he recorded that I actually like.

He produced a lot of fusion music which sounds very dated to me ears, plus I'm not a fan of high octane high decibel music in general.

Is it just me? He did win 3 Grammies......

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RE: Lenny White...... a dilemma?

rickl

17:56:22 12/30/21

Jaco's first album.

D Harvey

08:35:50 11/07/21

Set 'Em Up by Tony Purrone

Frank_Locke

10:20:15 10/31/21

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RE: Lenny White...... a dilemma?

rickl

17:56:22 12/30/21

Jaco's first album.

D Harvey

08:35:50 11/07/21

Set 'Em Up by Tony Purrone

Frank_Locke

10:20:15 10/31/21

Woody Shaw- Blackstone Legacy. . .

peteSF

15:25:39 10/28/21

Always dug Blackstone Legacy. Think I'll play my LP today. nt

Rick W

10:30:00 10/30/21

Here's one from Lenny you're probably NOT looking for

dwill123

14:13:39 10/27/21

It's a fun track!

andy evans

01:25:40 10/28/21

His solo track on RTF's last live album

G Squared

18:12:15 10/26/21

RE: Lenny White...... a dilemma?

Rudy

05:04:13 10/25/21

If you haven't already, give this a try

dwill123

03:55:55 10/25/21

Jaco's first album.

D Harvey

19:47:02 10/24/21

RE: Lenny White...... a dilemma?

Cpwill

13:21:28 10/24/21

The Gathering is also good.

D Harvey

19:46:08 10/24/21

Are you hip to the Griffith Park albums?

Rick W

11:38:37 10/24/21

oldmkvi

08:48:29 10/28/21

Thanks for mentioning these.

D Harvey

14:51:40 10/25/21

Agreed! Thanks for mentioning these.

andy evans

05:24:25 10/26/21

Are you hip to the Griffith Park albums?, posted on October 24, 2021 at 11:38:37

Rick W

I have 3 of 'em - all REALLY good and all acoustic with killer groups.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=lenny+w

RE: Lenny White...... a dilemma?, posted on October 24, 2021 at 13:21:28
Cpwill Audiophile Posts: 1096 Location: DC Joined: December 22, 2003 Contributor Since: October 24, 2008	He's not the leader of the date, but Geri Allen - Some Aspect of Water from 1996 has some excellent drumming by Mr. White. Ciao, "Anyone who understands jazz knows that you can't understand it. It's too complicated. That's what's so simple about it." - Yogi Berra. Cpwill

The Gathering is also good., posted on October 24, 2021 at 19:46:08
D Harvey Manufacturer Posts: 5563 Location: SE Michigan Joined: May 30, 2001	Another Geri Allen album. Also nice percussion work from Mino Cinelu on that. dh

Jaco's first album., posted on October 24, 2021 at 19:47:02
D Harvey Manufacturer Posts: 5563 Location: SE Michigan Joined: May 30, 2001	That record's pretty good... dh

If you haven't already, give this a try, posted on October 25, 2021 at 03:55:55

dwill123
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Posts: 2162
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Joined: September 7, 2003

From the album 'Present Tense'.

Lenny White - Wolfbane

RE: Lenny White...... a dilemma?, posted on October 25, 2021 at 05:04:13
Rudy Audiophile Posts: 311 Location: New York Joined: October 28, 1999	Here are some where he is not leader but provides great support.Both very funky but not loud and fusiony. http://www.petelevin.com/mobius.htm https://www.ebay.com/itm/164243584360?chn=ps&msclkid=8d57a10f358b11ec9def25bb3870239f

Thanks for mentioning these. , posted on October 25, 2021 at 14:51:40
D Harvey Manufacturer Posts: 5563 Location: SE Michigan Joined: May 30, 2001	I was aware of these sessions but have never got around to listening to them before today. The first two albums are on Qobuz (wonder where the third one is?). Your descriptions are spot on. All-Star affairs often aren't all that, but these are excellent. dh

Agreed! Thanks for mentioning these. , posted on October 26, 2021 at 05:24:25

andy evans
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Posts: 4378
Joined: October 20, 2000

Listening now! My, my.....what good music.

Lovely rhythm section. And Freddy Hubbard is my favourite trumpeter.

Griffith Park album.

His solo track on RTF's last live album , posted on October 26, 2021 at 18:12:15
G Squared Audiophile Posts: 8478 Location: Washington, DC Metro Area Joined: November 16, 2004 Contributor Since: May 23, 2023	Really fun Gsquared

Here's one from Lenny you're probably NOT looking for, posted on October 27, 2021 at 14:13:39

dwill123
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Posts: 2162
Location: Philadelphia
Joined: September 7, 2003

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Twennynine - Peanut Butter

It's a fun track!, posted on October 28, 2021 at 01:25:40

andy evans
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Posts: 4378
Joined: October 20, 2000

For an occasional listen....... Very much of its era. Enjoyed it - great beat.

Here's another funk track - nice beat and arrangements.

Walk on By

Why Wait!, posted on October 28, 2021 at 08:48:29
oldmkvi Audiophile Posts: 10581 Joined: April 12, 2002	TOOOOOOO Hip!

Woody Shaw- Blackstone Legacy. . ., posted on October 28, 2021 at 15:25:39
peteSF	Shaw's debut record. And Joe Henderson's -In Pursuit of Blackness LP. I only have a 6 or 7 records with White playing drums, but these 2 are great.

Always dug Blackstone Legacy. Think I'll play my LP today. nt, posted on October 30, 2021 at 10:30:00
Rick W	nt

Set 'Em Up by Tony Purrone, posted on October 31, 2021 at 10:20:15

Frank_Locke

Fantastic guitar trio album that is definitely not fusion. Lenny white and Eddie Gomez are fantastic together. I love this album! Give it a listen.

Set 'Em Up - Tony Purrone w/ Lenny White and Eddie Gomez

Jaco's first album., posted on November 7, 2021 at 08:35:50
D Harvey Manufacturer Posts: 5563 Location: SE Michigan Joined: May 30, 2001	That record's pretty good... dh

RE: Lenny White...... a dilemma?, posted on December 30, 2021 at 17:56:22
rickl Audiophile Posts: 583 Location: Twin Cities Joined: February 7, 2002	I saw Lenny White first in 1978 when Return to Forever came to town. What a great drummer (and band). looking for some jazz and a little libations - js

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