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Rufus "Speedy" Jones Tossing the Salad!

OK, amazing solo by Rufus "Speedy" Jones, drumming for Duke Ellington, begins at :16. Hang in there for the insanity that ensues! Who is your favorite drummer who made a mark pre-1970?See more fun drumming videos from over 100 countries around the world at www.facebook.com/DrumTalkTV/videos

Posted by Drum Talk TV on Thursday, May 14, 2015

Indubitably, with Rufus “Speedy” Jones on the drums.

The Whole Gritty City

Last week Richard Barber accepted a Christopher Award for everyone involved in the making of The Whole Gritty City, acknowledging the “higher purpose” behind it’s art. Sometimes the Maryknoll’s mission’s in just the right position. They’re the Merton-esque Catholic charity we prayed for in 3rd grade, here giving credit where it is due. Camilla and […]

A Harlem Poetry Lesson. Bruce Weber.

A HARLEM Poetry Lesson. from thisismission on Vimeo.

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Grand Guy Bruce Weber brought fash’ legend David Bailey about, the hottest day of the year 2013, to take pictures around the house with not-yet-on- the-market very yellow Nokia cell phone/cameras. They were shooting the commercial that ended up an homage to local hero, Gil Scott Heron. Bruce’s been supportive of our efforts for several […]