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  2. Vernel Fournier - Wikipedia

    • Vernel Anthony Fournier (July 30, 1928 – November 4, 2000), known from 1975 as Amir Rushdan, was an American jazz drummer probably best known for his work with Ahmad Jamal from 1956 to 1962. See more

    Biography

    Fournier was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, into a Creole family. He left college to join a big band led by King Kolax. After Kolax downsized to a quintet, Fournier moved to Chicago in 1948, where he played with such … See more

    Discography

    With Lorez Alexandria
    Deep Roots (Argo, 1962)
    With Gary Burton
    3 in Jazz (RCA, 1963)
    With Billy Eckstine and Benny Carter
    • … See more

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  1. Vernel Fournier on Israel Crosby March 3, 1985 - YouTube

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  5. Origins and echoes of Vernel Fournier’s classic beat …

    Oct 28, 2023 · By replacing the ‘narrative’ solo with riffs, melodic fragments, and space, and grafting them precisely on a Black American and Afro-Cuban ur-rhythm, Jamal, Crosby, and Fournier created a massive hit and jazz …

  6. Minute of Drums - Episode 41: Vernel Fournier - YouTube

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  8. Vernel Fournier Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & ... | AllMusic

  9. Groove Transcription - Vernel Fournier, "Poinciana"

    Jan 15, 2014 · Groove Transcription - Vernel Fournier, "Poinciana" "The Poinciana Beat", as it's most often called, is one of those grooves from the jazz folklore that every drummer should know. I was first introduced to it as an 18 …

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