Frazz by Jef Mallett for April 30, 2022

Have you ever played handball?

Ever tried pickleball? Notably more percussive. Probably faster, too.

Yes.

She’s correct. And if you get a rebounding surface involved it’s even better!

Indeed. The best solo is the sound of a wooden bat hitting a baseball.

Now…for “percussion solo” in a group context… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf7lLNKdtCI

Used to play catch with my Dad’s old glove. Picked up the nickname “Pancake”.

You can play a pretty nice solo for a little while by throwing a ball and bouncing it against the ground and a wall and into your glove over and over.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWRMOJQDiLU

Frazz into Pickle Ball yet?

Soothing to the soul. Thanks, Jef. for the lost memories renewed.

YYZ

Careful, Jef. You almost said something positive about people who enjoy team sports.

Gene Krupa on “Sing, Sing, Sing”. If you don’t know the song, it’s used in Chips Ahoy commercials, though not with the full drum solo.

A good infield warming up and hitting on all cylinders makes a great sextet.

[sings] “It takes two, baby!”