"The rhythm is the music" A conversation with Jazz drummer Chuck McPherson

from A long way from the block · host Anthony Thomas

A must-listen for not only Jazz lovers but passionate and honest storytellers. During this episode, Chuck discusses his upbringing in west Detroit and New York. He also talks about seeing the great Art Blakey for the first time and how that changed his life. Chuck also talks about the influence of his father Charles McPherson, the destruction of black music, and what it means to play Jazz.

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