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N'awlins · 10-13-2011, 10:46 AM

(10-13-2011 10:13 AM)Brutus Wrote: This might work better:

http://www.hudsonmusic.com/hudson/3251/n...ie-gruber/

Wow, it worked great Brutus...once again Bubba puts so eloquently what most of us can only think, and expresses his respect and admiration for Freddie in the most humble and passionate way possible. I had an instuctor who, like Freddie, took the time to explain more than paradiddles and flams, but the reason for their placement in a song and why certain things (with drums) occured when and why they did. Here's to Mr. Gruber and Mr. Hill, for taking the time.

ladijules · 10-13-2011, 10:47 AM

Thank you for the link Brutus. As ever, Bubba is beautifully eloquent. What a lovely tribute!

Thoughtful Eyes · (This post was last modified: 10-13-2011 11:26 AM by Thoughtful Eyes.)

Thanks Brutus... Smile

And if you would, pass along the thank you to Neil. It was a beautifully written piece.

Oh and whoever picked the picture for the piece - LOVED it... Freddie, looking SO handsome and charming Smile

***Boomer*** · 10-13-2011, 11:44 AM

A truly excellent obituary for a true and distinguished talent. Thank you Mr. B!

Asian Rush Fan · 10-13-2011, 11:54 AM

Rest in Peace Freddie.

Onebad70ss · 10-13-2011, 12:44 PM

A very fitting tribute to a really Kool Kat....

roaster · 10-13-2011, 04:17 PM

The only word I could describe Freddie Gruber with was 'swagger'.

Being a guitarist (And a longhaired LesPaul playing Marshall amp toting one at that;in the early 80's) I tended to listen to jazz as a mental exercise. Being from Jersey I went to 52nd for Manny's and SamAsh and all those great shops, regularly. I saw a 'drummers thing' with Buddy Rich and Irv Cottler and Freddie live in a hall in NYC in and around the early 80's and it was cool, best word to describe it...Cool. (Truth be told I went to see Al Viola and Tal Farlow)

I feel for Bubba as I know the value and respect of a teacher, but I also feel for the students that never got a chance to rap with Freddie. I hate that he had a lengthy illness as he was always an upbeat kind of cat (no pun intended).

Just gotta respect the guy who laid down the beat for Bird...Freddie was the Be in BeBop.

**2Beers** · 10-13-2011, 06:49 PM

Brutus, please relay to Bubba that his written tribute was a very touching and sincere.

***nettiesaur*** · 10-13-2011, 08:19 PM

(10-13-2011 06:49 PM)2Beers Wrote: Brutus, please relay to Bubba that his written tribute was a very touching and sincere.

Indeed.

**Scythe Matters** · 10-13-2011, 10:48 PM

(10-13-2011 10:13 AM)Brutus Wrote: This might work better:

http://www.hudsonmusic.com/hudson/3251/n...ie-gruber/

Beautiful.