Jeff Ballard banging the drum for a jazz revival
Jeff Ballard has played with many of the all-time greats, but is happy to bring his own band to Ireland, writes
JEFF Ballard is the dean of jazz drumming. He’s played with all the modern greats — including Brad Mehldau, Pat Metheny, and Chick Corea. In his youth he also had a stint manning the kit for Ray Charles. It was an education the now 55-year-old will never forget.
