I'm guessing it's influenced drummers like Steve Gadd - I know it's affected my playing. (Nothing like being mentioned in the same sentence as Steve Gadd, even if it's me who's doing the mentioning.)
Also, some of the N.A.R.D. (National Association of Rudimental Drummers) solos are very "second line-ish". Between the syncopation and swing factor, throw some horn parts on top of many of those solos and you might as well start peelin' the crawfish. We're going to get way into the n.a.r.d. stuff at a later date. For now, let me know if any of you have been watching Treme and what you think of the music.
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i am loving the music on Treme. Look forward to hearing more about that 2nd line sound. Who should I download to listen to for it?
let's start with wolf stuff by new birth brass band. this is a pretty authentic 2nd line set up. parade drums (separate bass drummer, snare drummer)tuba for bass and various other horns. then check out the classic my feet can't fail me now by the dirty dozen brass band. this is more of a standard stationary band i.e drum set player, double bass player (tuba also). it does have the second line feel goin on and besides, it's sooo slamin'.
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