Biography
Roy McCurdy will probably always be best-known for his important contributions to Cannonball Adderley's Quintet (1965-1975), but he has been a tasteful and stimulating participant in many other sessions through the years. Early on, he worked with Chuck and Gap Mangione in the Jazz Brothers (1960-1961). McCurdy gained recognition for his playing with the Jazztet (1961-1962), Bobby Timmons, Betty Carter (who was fairly obscure during his stint with her in 1962-1963), and Sonny Rollins (1963-1964) before joining Adderley. The supportive drummer was flexible enough to evolve with Cannonball's popular group during the decade of change. After Adderley's death, McCurdy relocated to the Los Angeles area, where he has played and recorded with the top local musicians ever since. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi



 
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Moment's Notice | PCM Faculty featuring Roy McCurdy
INTERVIEW WITH JAZZ LEGEND ROY MCCURDY with Phil Maturano
Cannonball Addrerley Quintet -Worksong (1969 Paris - Live video)
DrumSolo transcription of Richie's dilema by Roy McCurdy.
Roy McCurdy - 19 years of Lettering the Marquee at Count Basie Theatre
Roy McCurdy and friends live from The Write-Off Room
Cannonball Adderley with George Duke, Walter Booker and Roy McCurdy Colorized live 31.10.1971
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