The drummer with the biggest heart, 102-year-young Viola Smith joins Dan Shinder on Drum Talk TV! In this interview, you’ll see a film of Viola from 1939 playing with Frances Carroll & The Coquettes; she talks about her 17-piece drum set, taking lessons from Billy Gladstone and owning one of his snares (He only made 40-50), spending time with Krupa, Bellson, Rich Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and others. She and Dan discuss how people use the phrase “Female Drummer,” she talks about how s
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This is AMAZING! Frances Carroll & Her Coquettes Featuring Drummer Viola Smith Often referred to as the most accomplished female drummer, Viola Smith has always been sensational to watch — both in 1939, when this performance took place, and today via video. Her featured number here is "Snake Charmer." (Perhaps it should be re-titled "Smith Charmer.") Get Definitive Jazz & Blues Encyclopedia: New & Expanded Edition (Definitive Encyclopedias) here: https://amzn.to/3phb2To | Legendary Musicians
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