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Caveat emptor: I did absolutely none of the drumming in this piece. WORLD PREMIER! FIRST RECORDING OF THIS PATTERN - EVER! My friend Kokou "Alex" Yemey called me a few days ago with some urgency in his voice: "I must record this before…
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Guest said

Norm....your music has just lifted my spirit!

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Just another obscure saint. Not much known about him. Probably much more important and significant than any of us will ever realize. Oh, yeah, and then there is Saint Simon. Same thing for him. RIP Alex. 3 Congas, Vintage Bass Cocktail…
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Johnny Stone said

You are the King of Percussion

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Just another obscure saint. Not much known about him. Probably much more important and significant than any of us will ever realize. Oh, yeah, and then there is Saint Simon. Same thing for him. RIP Alex. 3 Congas, Vintage Bass Cocktail…
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vaisvil said

oh sad sad about Alex.

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Caveat emptor: I did absolutely none of the drumming in this piece. WORLD PREMIER! FIRST RECORDING OF THIS PATTERN - EVER! My friend Kokou "Alex" Yemey called me a few days ago with some urgency in his voice: "I must record this before…
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thetworegs said

What an excellent atmosphere he created with his music....I'm sorry for your loss

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Just another obscure saint. Not much known about him. Probably much more important and significant than any of us will ever realize. Oh, yeah, and then there is Saint Simon. Same thing for him. RIP Alex. 3 Congas, Vintage Bass Cocktail…
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thetworegs said

Always a pleasure Norm. ....................sad news and oh so true

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Just another obscure saint. Not much known about him. Probably much more important and significant than any of us will ever realize. Oh, yeah, and then there is Saint Simon. Same thing for him. RIP Alex. 3 Congas, Vintage Bass Cocktail…
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Reefwalker said

Always great hearing the percs! Mic ups on the skins is crisp. Love it!

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Caveat emptor: I did absolutely none of the drumming in this piece. ANOTHER WORLD PREMIER! FIRST RECORDING OF THIS PATTERN - EVER! My friend Kokou "Alex" Yemey delighted me with another visit this evening. He played "Aju" - all 5 tracks…
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Rick Phillips said

So sorry to hear of Alex's passing, God bless him and his family, Play on Alex, Aloha

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Just another obscure saint. Not much known about him. Probably much more important and significant than any of us will ever realize. Oh, yeah, and then there is Saint Simon. Same thing for him. RIP Alex. 3 Congas, Vintage Bass Cocktail…
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Norm said

Alex had a disastrous truck crash 3 weeks ago on his way back home to his loving 3 children and wife. This is a fleeting existence folks. Dance while you can.

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Caveat emptor: I did absolutely none of the drumming in this piece. ANOTHER WORLD PREMIER! FIRST RECORDING OF THIS PATTERN - EVER! My friend Kokou "Alex" Yemey delighted me with another visit this evening. He played "Aju" - all 5 tracks…
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Norm said

RIP Alex. I am so happy I could share this with the world while you were with us. Hey world, when you evolve enough to appreciate this, enjoy!

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Caveat emptor: I did absolutely none of the drumming in this piece. WORLD PREMIER! FIRST RECORDING OF THIS PATTERN - EVER! My friend Kokou "Alex" Yemey called me a few days ago with some urgency in his voice: "I must record this before…
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Norm said

I am heart broken to inform you that Kokou “Alex” Yemey was killed in a motor vehicle accident last Friday. The world will never again hear this genius, at least on this side of the veil. RIP my good friend...

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A demonstration of the "glissando" technique of dragging a finger across a conga head. (Original Lynch song: "Stranger Than Friction")
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thetworegs said

beauty from both sides...an excellent collaboration

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In case you are in the mood today to kick some ass with Mike and me. Congas, Vintage Bass Cocktail Drum, Bongos, and (of course) Cowbell. Concept=>Drive=>Plan=>Engagement. 6/8
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Colleen Dillon said

Love this groove!!!

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In case you are in the mood today to kick some ass with Mike and me. Congas, Vintage Bass Cocktail Drum, Bongos, and (of course) Cowbell. Concept=>Drive=>Plan=>Engagement. 6/8
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kirklynch said

Sweet!

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A demonstration of the "glissando" technique of dragging a finger across a conga head. (Original Lynch song: "Stranger Than Friction")
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kirklynch said

Rip off all ya want! Just what this needed!

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In case you are in the mood today to kick some ass with Mike and me. Congas, Vintage Bass Cocktail Drum, Bongos, and (of course) Cowbell. Concept=>Drive=>Plan=>Engagement. 6/8
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Norm said

@Clumsy: Be my guest!

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In case you are in the mood today to kick some ass with Mike and me. Congas, Vintage Bass Cocktail Drum, Bongos, and (of course) Cowbell. Concept=>Drive=>Plan=>Engagement. 6/8
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Clumsy Universe said

I guess I am gonna...

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A demonstration of the "glissando" technique of dragging a finger across a conga head. (Original Lynch song: "Stranger Than Friction")
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Clumsy Universe said

I like that dreamy atmosphere

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In case you are in the mood today to kick some ass with Mike and me. Congas, Vintage Bass Cocktail Drum, Bongos, and (of course) Cowbell. Concept=>Drive=>Plan=>Engagement. 6/8
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Clumsy Universe said

Beautiful!

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A demonstration of the "glissando" technique of dragging a finger across a conga head. (Original Lynch song: "Stranger Than Friction")
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Greg Connor said

Great contribution on both your parts!

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A demonstration of the "glissando" technique of dragging a finger across a conga head. (Original Lynch song: "Stranger Than Friction")
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Going Up said

SO cool

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