Ed Soph And His Students (Part 1)

[@hee-hochae]

Hello, I’m a jazz drummer and professor who did like Ed’s educational philosophy of drums. “Do not fit the drums, but fit the drums to yourself.” I was going through a rough patch on my drumming in 2000. On March 30, 2000, I sent a videotape of my performance. Ed Soph's good feedback has greatly influenced my drumming. Thank you Ed Soph.

[@binkwood]

Ed Soph has such an amazing touch on the drums, I've never heard anyone that could play so quietly that had such great separation and projection. Magic!

[@timfroncek7147]

Ed Soph, not only a great player (Woody Herman, Clark Terry....etc). He can explain, demonstrate, inspire, challenge and encourage his students. Ed made us aware and open to all musical possibilities! Thanks Ed from all of us who came across your path on our journey!!!!

[@vergon6662]

Ed is amazing. He's THE MASTER

[@jaywebler4904]

I used to listen to Ed Soph back in the early 70's when he was with Woody Herman on the Giant Steps Album. I wore out the record learning his style on La Fiesta. I actually saw him live at the Opera House in Macon Georgia, somewhere around 72 or 73. His hair was much longer then. I was playing in the Air Force Band at Robins AFB in Warner Robins Georgia back then.

[@miriambenjisalarmedia8340]

Love this channel! It inspired my drumming instruction🙌🏽

[@benjaminsalar2182]

Awesome 😎

[@pjlogan386]

Hi ED, love your insights to drumming world.my teacher 40 years ago had me playing along to tracks on giant steps .thanks

[@Hiramb100]

Thanks for doing this! Ed is one of my most favorite drumemrs. Really hoping that I get to take a lesson from him in person and also see him play with a band someday.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

love your work!!

[@Youdiments]

King Soph!

[@starlightsign8666]

I was one of the unfortunate drummers who attended the 1985 London UK summer school where he came upon Mark Mondasir! And he’s right that Mark didn’t even own and could not afford to buy a drum kit and practiced on pillows. Mark I remember as being very approachable though quite shy and keenly interested in my Steve Gadd cow bell and Tom Tom attempts! I remember Ed came into my small band and stayed just a short while! I forgive him totally! I now see how Ed literally travelled the entire world hoping to find such talented drummers as Mark went on to become…x

[@ddrummer1821]

I know guys that Ed reduced to nothing but a puddle of tears!

[@Youdiments]

I studied his playing all through high school.

[@tomshortendrums3799]

Drum channel has inspired me so much! Inspired me to get my own channel, I would love some feedback :)