Video: Joe Morello 'Take Five'

By Rich Chamberlain
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Rhythm pays tribute to jazz master

Morello

Morello

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Rhythm was saddened to learn that Joe Morello passed away over the weekend.

The drumming great died in New Jersey on 12 March at the age of 82.

Morello will be best remembered for his work with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, with whom he recorded some of the most influential albums of his generation.

We'd like to pay tribute to Joe by pointing you in the direction of his fantastic 'Take Five' solo, which you can see below. One viewing of this and you'll know why Joe will live on as an absolute legend of drumming.

Rich Chamberlain
Rich Chamberlain

Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).