Freddie Gruber
| Freddie Gruber | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 27, 1927 |
| Died | October 11, 2011 (aged 84) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Musician and Teacher |
| Website | Official web site |
| Notable instruments | |
| Drum set | |
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] Dave Weckl and Bruce Becker.[8] Gruber was an instructor and 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, lauded Gruber in his literary and tutorial work.[13] Peart authored a biographical obituary tribute which was posted to the Hudson Music website and to Gruber's own web site.[14]
References [edit]
- ^ 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. 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
- ^ Peart, Neil (2002) [originally released on VHS in 1996]. A Work in Progress (DVD video, DVD-ROM with Internet features, 2 booklets). Warner Bros. Classics (in English). produced and directed by Paul Siegel, Rob Wallis ; production, Langa Communications. Miami, Florida: Warner Bros. Publications. ISBN 9780757990298. OCLC 52762882. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
- ^ "In Memoriam: Freddie Gruber", Hudson Music
Sources [edit]
- 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)
- A Work in Progress
