One of the greatest quartets in jazz history, John Coletrane's Classic Quartet, featuring McCoy Tyner on piano, Jimmy Garrison on bass, and of course Elvin Jones on drums. Of all the great jazz drummers of this time, Elvin Jones is my favorite because of the intensity with which he plays. Although at times it seems as though he is not playing in time or has lost the beat, if you pay close attention you will realize he has complete control. He plays with such emotion and passion that it can seem like madness at times. Watch Elvin and his four way independence in 6/8 on this video of the song Afro Blue:
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