Craig Wuepper

Craig Wuepper: The Returnsman

by Dave Nathan
May 1, 2001

Jazz ensembles led by drummers rarely gain the prominence they perhaps deserve, the outstanding exception being Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. Craig Wuepper works hard to change that perception on his maiden album as leader. There are four his works on the program and they are where Wuepper especially displays his considerable drumming talent. Although he cites the likes of Philly Joe Jones and Elvin Jones among his influences, he is less noisy and intrusive than these two major modern drummers. ...