Home » Jazz Musicians » Craig Wuepper
Craig Wuepper
Craig Wuepper: The Returnsman
by Dave Nathan
Jazz ensembles led by drummers rarely gain the prominence they perhaps deserve, the outstanding exception being Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Craig Wuepper works hard to change that perception on his maiden album as leader. There are four his works on the program and they are where Wuepper especially displays his considerable drumming talent. Although he cites the likes of Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones among his influences, he is less noisy and intrusive than these two major modern drummers. ...
read moreMusic
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson