Freddie Gruber
Freddie Gruber (May 27, 1927 – October 11, 2011) was a jazz drummer and teacher to a number of professional drummers.[1][2][3]
Gruber grew up in the nascent New York be-bop scene, and played with Charlie Parker, among many others. Gruber's student list includes Vinnie Colaiuta, Neil Peart[4][5][6], Steve Smith[7] and Dave Weckl.[8] Gruber was an instructor/mentor at the Drum Channel Studio.[9]
On January 15, 2011, Gruber was honored at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California with a lifetime achievement award for educational excellence throughout his career.[10] The large framed award featured a classic photo of legendary jazz drummers: Buddy Rich,[11] Jo Jones (known as Papa Jo Jones in his later years), and Gruber himself. Under the photo was a plaque, and a cymbal that was signed by Armand Zildjian's children.[12]
Gruber's former drum student, Neil Peart (of Rush), provided an obituary tribute which was posted to the Hudson Music website.[13]
[edit] References
- ^ Chamberlain, Rich. "Freddie Gruber dies aged 84", Rhythm Magazine
- ^ Milkowski, Bill. "Freddie Gruber: None of a Kind", Jazz Times
- ^ "Freddie Gruber", Drummerworld
- ^ ""NEWS, WEATHER, and SPORTS: November, 2008 - The Drums Of October" NeilPeart.net
- ^ Stav, Steve. "Percussion, photography cross paths in Rhythm & Light - Carrie Nuttall a.k.a. Mrs. Neil Peart" Ink 19 Magazine
- ^ Iwasaki, Scott. "Photos dramatize 'Rhythm and Light'", Deseret News
- ^ Robb, Gregory (2003-11-01). "Borne of the elements: December 2003". All About Jazz. http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=770. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
- ^ Hood, Phil. "A Conversation With Freddie Gruber", Drum Magazine.
- ^ "DC LIVE with Freddie Gruber and Former Students", Drum Channel
- ^ 2011 "Lifetime Achievement Award for Education from Zildjian", Zildjian Company Flickr Group
- ^ Dolbear, Mike. "Interview with Daniel Glass",MikeDolBear Official Website
- ^ DeChristopher, John. "Zildjian family remembers Freddie Gruber", Zildjian
- ^ "In Memoriam: Freddie Gruber", Hudson Music
[edit] Sources
- Jazz Improv Magazine Tribute to Buddy Rich: "Way Beyond Drums, Buddy Rich, A Portrait of the Man." (Spring 2006)
- The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming - by Zoro and Daniel Glass (2008)
- Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road - by Neil Peart (2002)
- Travelling Music: Traveling Music : The Soundtrack to My Life and Times - by Neil Peart (2003)
- Rhythm and Light - by Carrie Nuttall (2005)
- Rush: Chemistry : The Definitive Biography - by Jon Collins (2005)
- Roadshow : Landscape With Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle - by Neil Peart (2006)
- Far and Away: A Prize Every Time - by Neil Peart (2011)
- Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)
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