An excellent drummer both in big bands and combos, Charli Persip changed his name from Charlie in the early '80s. He had early experience playing locally in New Jersey and with Tadd Dameron (1953), ...

I like to solo, but I like it to be rhythmic and musical. So many drum solos end up being demonstrations of technique... People looking for the magic elixir, the Fountain of Youth, should stop looking ...