Cozy Cole - Topsy I

Artist: Cozy Cole
Album: Topsy I

New Zealand

Jazz

Big Band

1958

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Review by Mark Edward De Sonia

Topsy I is an iconic album by the legendary jazz drummer Cozy Cole. Released in 1958, it features a collection of Cole's most famous tracks, including the titular hit song "Topsy." The album is a masterpiece of jazz percussion, showcasing Cole's incredible talent and skill on the drums.

Listeners will be blown away by the sheer energy and intensity of the music on Topsy I. From the swinging beats of "Turvy II" to the smooth grooves of "Drum Boogie," every track on the album is a testament to Cole's mastery of his craft. His drumming is precise and powerful, driving the music forward with a relentless energy that is impossible to ignore.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "St. Louis Blues," a classic jazz standard that Cole transforms into a virtuosic display of drumming prowess. His lightning-fast fills and intricate rhythms are a marvel to behold, and the track is a perfect showcase for his incredible talent.

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Topsy I	3:30
Topsy II	3:30

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Topsy, Pt. 2 - Cozy Cole (1958)

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Catalog Numbers

45-NZL. 363

Labels

London Records

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single

Credits

Role	Credit
Written-By	Durham, Battle

About Cozy Cole

American jazz drummer and bandleader. Played with : Wilbur Sweatman, Blanche Calloway, Willie Bryant, Teddy Wilson, Henry Red Allen, Bunny Berigan and many others. Born : October 17, 1909 in East Orange, New Jersey. Died : January 31, 1981 in Columbus, Ohio. Note: credits that are either the surname alone (or misspellings thereof) or include the real forename (or initials thereof) always belong to his real name alias, .

Real Name

William Randolph Cole

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Swing Roo
William Randolph Cole

Summary by Mark Edward De Sonia

Topsy I is a must-have album for any fan of jazz or drumming. Cole's skill and artistry are on full display here, and the music is as fresh and exciting today as it was when it was first released over 60 years ago. Highly recommended.

Comments

the0narrator

2023-06-24

1959, in college.
Neat drums ?
Original

garciaedgardo122

2023-06-24

Topsy Part 2 es mi melodía de los años 60s. La escuchaba todos los días en un radio Philips entonces. La perdí de vista. Repasé desde los 50 y la encontré. Tengo 80 años y contando y la sigo gustando.

tmommy2015

2023-06-23

I had this record too. I was maybe 11 or 12 and I loved this. We were on the cusp of rock and roll, but with a dab of big band hangin on.

azeemdaily

2023-06-22

I learned to play drums listening to this when I was 11

natassjagayblog

2023-06-22

This song got a lot of play on pop radio stations back in the day. Loved it then and love it now.

hemojio

2023-06-21

This song was released the same the Peter Gunn tv show debut. Cozy Cole's music would be plenty good background music for that tv show. Every time the show came on jazz music would be playing. Sometimes at the club where Gunn hangs out a jazz ensemble would be playing. I think that Cozy Cole and his style of music, and Big Band leader, Ray Anthony, who recorded his version of the Peter Gunn theme, are all fitting to the show. They go hand in hand. By the way, Mr. Anthony, congratulations for turning a century old as of January 20, 2022.

elijahdeckard473

2023-06-20

Awesome Big Band ensemble. Sounds like music you'd hear in those noir (crime drama) films of the late 50s. Pretty good background music for movies like that.

alehuang

2023-06-19

I'm 70 years old and grew up in the 50's and 60's this was one of those old tunes that stands the test of time. Still love it, always will.

luisblunts90495

2023-06-18

This is just about the coolest thing that ever came along.

henry542

2023-06-18

I was only 12 when this song came out and absolutely went crazy for it. Ran right out and bought the 45. Still love it.

masterclasscentertn

2023-06-18

Is it just me or is it really Dark for it's time. It has almost something ritual. Or it is just because I am stoned as f. Anyways: I could listen to it for hours.

travellingnursejoonthego

2023-06-18

More! Current musicians need to here more of this stuff, only to give them perspective about how they should approach the business. Any one player played everything, you learnt to improvise or got thrown out, and the feeling/soul/heart/passion was everything.
Loads of respect to all the players of that era.

cppasswordbox

2023-06-17

This song always conjures up a golden memory of a Halloween special I watched as a kid with skeletons dancing to it.

beeforeitsaquilt

2023-06-17

Dats real music , dem people’s gots does rhythms

keyinjpop

2023-06-17

I love it!

aaronpvarga89

2023-06-16

My mother used to love playing this "45" from her box of "babysitting money" records, especially after cleaning the house. It is a celebration of life set to drums, organs, and horns!

plastictreepeople

2023-06-15

Love this!

xbucetas

2023-06-14

bambucha4317

2023-06-13

I was a little child when I first heard this

tlalanedhlamini

2023-06-12

What happened to the Hammond organ? Gone!

horacedt

2023-06-11

I loved hearing this number every time the late, great Jack Spector played it on his Saturday night show on WCBS-FM.

kavaratzisj01

2023-06-11

First record I ever owned...?

amandaparente

2023-06-11

Música incrível!

mamun58

2023-06-11

Many artists in this time recorded their big hits as a teen or in their 20’s. Cozy Cole was 48 years old when he recorded this. Of course he started off early in the 1920’s and 1930’s and recorded until his death in 1981. This does sound like a song from the 1920’s or 1930’s.