HolgerFreimutSchrick Posted October 15, 2015 Report Posted October 15, 2015 Jazz drummer „Killer“ Ray Appleton died last week; see http://www.nuvo.net/ACulturalManifesto/archives/2015/10/14/remembering-killer-ray?utm_content=buffer3d8fd&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Quote
fasstrack Posted October 15, 2015 Report Posted October 15, 2015 A few years ago I wandered into a joint in East Harlem. There was Joe Magnarelli, Mike Rubbio, and others playing in a band led by Killer Ray Appleton. He was pretty sick by then, but still doin' it. RIP Quote
Dan Gould Posted October 15, 2015 Report Posted October 15, 2015 Sad news. His Sharp Nine CD is quite nice, as is Naptown Legacy which I believe features Brian Lynch. And I've got a couple of Small's performances with groups similar to what Joel saw in East Harlem, streamed and converted to CDR. I'll definitely be giving those a listen soon. RIP. Quote
Michael Weiss Posted October 15, 2015 Report Posted October 15, 2015 Oh shit. Very sorry to hear this. Ray recommended me to Slide Hampton, with whom we did several gigs together over the years starting in 1983. We also did a week at Sweet Basil with Buddy Montgomery on vibes.Ray had a longstanding relationship with both Buddy and Slide, and of course Freddie Hubbard - all Naptown guys. He had a serious no-nonsense beat - like right up your ass. Quote
Peter Friedman Posted October 15, 2015 Report Posted October 15, 2015 Sorry to hear that Ray has died. I agree with Dan's comment about the Sharp 9 and Naptown Legacy CDs. Another one I have with him as leader is" Latin Dreams" on the Lineage label. Ray also does a good job as a sideman on Mel Rhyne's "Front and Center"on Steeplechase, and Rhyne's "Remembering Wes" on Savant. R.I.P. Quote
Justin V Posted October 16, 2015 Report Posted October 16, 2015 I recommend Naptown Legacy, which is on Brian Lynch's label, Hollistic MusicWorks. I'll have to pick up Appleton's other leader dates; it's a shame that he didn't record more. Thank you for the music, Mr. Appleton, and rest in peace. Quote
Uncle Skid Posted October 16, 2015 Report Posted October 16, 2015 Sorry to hear this. "Latin Dreams" (w/Melvin Rhyne) is a long-time favorite. Love the way he phrases on the ride cymbal! Quote
mikeweil Posted October 17, 2015 Report Posted October 17, 2015 I knew his name, but only got to listen to him on the two albums with Melvin Rhyyne - great player. R.I.P. Quote
Michael Weiss Posted May 27, 2022 Report Posted May 27, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIIbCX1gAno Quote
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