Let's Have a Drum Battle

Battling has a long tradition in Jazz music. In this sacred ritual, two musicians play against one another in a battle of upmanship. The winner walks away with a stroked ego and a higher respect from their peers. The loser, on the other hand, walks away with nothing except his tail between his legs.

Therefore, I suggest a drum battle between two of the greatest drummers of all time: Buddy Rich and Max Roach. While the two have battled multiple times before, this one is destined to be the most important. The two have a very different, but equally impressive style. Rich plays with a greater sense of showmanship. His sound is loud and fast. Roach on the other hand, has a more refined style and tries to push drumming into new directions. You'll notice that at times he actually plays two different rhythms at the same time!

So let's have it! Write the wining competitor on the comments box below.

Competitor #1 Max Roach



Competitor #2 Buddy Rich