Vernel Fournier on Israel Crosby March 3, 1985

[@johnwicksdrums]

I can’t thank you enough for posting this. I was lucky enough to take lessons with Vernel and to hear that voice again is the sweetest thing. Very much appreciated. JW

[@mortalclown3812]

Wow... Glad to read this. Now they're all together again. Rest in paradise, gentlemen.

[@Vazmusic]

So great! A true giant who never get's his due. Thanx for doing this interview and for sharing it with us.

[@andrewgriffith4807]

Thank you for sharing this! One of the greatest drum/bass teams ever!

[@mortalclown3812]

Here to wish Ahmad paradise and had to check on Israel and Vernel. Angels jam tonight. Paz y luz, everyone.

[@harvies1894]

Great information and Vernel is such an excellent speaker.

[@vova47]

An important interview about one of the greatest bassists by his close friend. Thanks so much, Loren!

[@luiszuluaga6575]

What a great interview from a true legend 🤎🥁✨

[@AlexanderClaffyMusic]

Thank you Loren! This is incredible!

[@postatility9703]

Loren,thank you so much for this. Before I listened to this wonderful broadcast,I knew only of Israel's work on "Live at the Pershing " and "Happy Moods". Thanks to you and Vernel,I have learned so much about Israel's incredible career,and what an extraordinary individual he was. Thanks again for your work and immeasurable contribution to this music.The value of KZbin in preserving the work of these singular artists,for the familiar and unfamiliar as well,cannot be overstated.

[@functusian]

This is pure gold. Thank you SO much.

[@sallemjazz1]

Thanks Loren

[@bennybennybenny1]

Thank you for sharing this dear Loren!

[@nilshenriksagvag878]

Thank you Loren for shearing, this interview has very high value for me.

[@kevinoconnell4758]

This is wonderful, Loren! I was the pianist in Vernel’s trio back in ‘85 through ‘92. Truly an honor.

[@newjazzunderground]

beautiful ! thank you

[@danwdrums]

Wow. Thanks so much Loren!

[@Cymbalgroove]

Thanks so much Loren!

[@josemenezes1878]

Great interview . Thanks.

[@daveman_50]

I'd love it if you would air more of your show about Israel Crosby.

[@Circus53]

So cool - thank you.

[@walkingbassline]

Thank you for sharing this! What an awesome interview. A pleasure to listen to.

[@udomatthiasdrums5322]

still love his work!!

[@peterpiece2102]

Great post, thanks for this...

[@RichMalloyDrums]

Thank you so much for posting this Loren! What a treat to hear Vernel speak! Is it true there is another show that features Vernel as mentioned in the end of this interview? Hope so!

[@ghostandbell2006]

♡♡♡♡♡☆☆☆☆☆

[@alistairdeverick6335]

Hi Loren, Not sure if you will see this but I am wondering what Vernell is referring to when he talks about ‘the book’? Does he mean a ‘real book’ like we have today? He mentions that Israel learnt the whole thing in his hotel room. But then he also mentions something about George Shearer’s book… Did artists have a book of charts that they would hand out to their musicians and always use that so they could use deps easily ? Thanks in advance and also thank you for taking the time to post this interview!

[@musicvoices679]

Was there a followup interview with Mr. Fournier?

[@jeanhodgson8623]

It is a treat to hear this interview. I have enjoyed that Jamal trio for years, and recently, extra tracks have become available on CDs. There is an excellent video clip of them, a TV show from 1959. There are two online versions of it. One has the sound out of synch with the video, but there is a correct one. A precious video. It's sad that Ahmad, and later, Vernel got into Islam. That allah thing doesn't even exist and Mohammed was an evil man who couldn't prophesy a baseball score. It is an abomination to God. There is only one God (I Timothy 2:5) and his name is Jesus (John 1:1 & 14). Don't make the same mistake, dear friend. Get saved by accepting the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour. Here is how "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23) "Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and ... he was buried and ... he rose again the third day according to the scriptures." (I Corinthians 15:3-4) "The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." (I John 1:7) "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." (Acts 16:31)

[@edfilipowicz4866]

What a load of BS.

[@deegee6046]

It's none of your business what a person's beliefs are when it comes to religion you are putting yourself above them,now repent and beg for forgiveness for judging people.

[@kmjofpdrey]

shame on you for proselytizing on this youtube channel.

[@funkman0811]

Look at vernels drum set no rack Tom just snare and floor couldn't perform Poinciana that nite