Joel, Your article and podcast brought back so many thoughts and experiences of Drew. Like many others who were lucky enough to hear and be in the same close proximity to Drew early on, you captured his unique ability and impact. Having first heard him in college and getting that “Oh shit moment”, I have deeply influenced by his playing. Thank you for expanding the range of Drew appreciation. IYKYK.
Wonderful tribute. Those of us who played with Drew (in my case back in college and a few times afterwards) experienced that same wonderment that you so aptly express. That seeming dichotomy between incomparable playing and an almost "absent-minded professor" way of facing the day was at the same time, for many of us, a head-shaker and a source of constant amusement. His passing is a profound loss to all.
Thank you
thanks James
Joel, Your article and podcast brought back so many thoughts and experiences of Drew. Like many others who were lucky enough to hear and be in the same close proximity to Drew early on, you captured his unique ability and impact. Having first heard him in college and getting that “Oh shit moment”, I have deeply influenced by his playing. Thank you for expanding the range of Drew appreciation. IYKYK.
Wonderful tribute. Those of us who played with Drew (in my case back in college and a few times afterwards) experienced that same wonderment that you so aptly express. That seeming dichotomy between incomparable playing and an almost "absent-minded professor" way of facing the day was at the same time, for many of us, a head-shaker and a source of constant amusement. His passing is a profound loss to all.
wonderful tribute. truly.
excellent article.. thanks!