Drummerless

He has brought a country twang into the jazz vocabulary, first by creating music that had a distinctly rural, open-field sound, then in recent years by creating a variety of chamber groups — often drummerless ensembles highlighted by violins and cello — to expand this unique approach in a variety of ways. ❋ Martin Johnson (2010)

"Sotto Voce" Aum Fidelity, 2006 announced a stunning drummerless concept, including Mr. Fowlkes and anchored by "human beatbox" Napoleon Maddox. ❋ Larry Blumenfeld (2011)

It is unfair to presume that the voices of Dash/Lily and Nick/Nora are Levithan and Cohn's signature style, repeating similar character descriptions and prop-like topics such as the drummerless band, when I have yet to read their second novel, Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List. ❋ Caitlin Colford (2010)

As the pianist and bandleader in a drummerless trio, Krall accomplishes the difficult feat of providing both the rhythm and the melody for every song. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Beginning with the habanera beat dancing beneath "Douce Ambience," the bass and rhythm guitar of Mr. Christopher's drummerless quartet announce a strong rhythmic emphasis. ❋ Unknown (2008)

'It's simply and solely because we're all, poor wretches, dumb -- dumb as butts of Malmsez; dumb as drummerless drums. ❋ Walter De La Mare (1914)

Excellent for home use, and actually very usable in drummerless jam sessions down at the pub. ❋ Idiotbear (2010)

Lee Engele celebrates her pleasant, drummerless six-song EP "In the Key of L," which features a nice slice of Burt Bacharach ("Walk on By") and a fun duet with guitar man Reynold ❋ Unknown (2010)

+ In the late 1950s, The Beatles were drummerless for an entire year. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The band often went drummerless, opting for a keyboard-heavy, Casiopunk version of their single "Evident Utensil." ❋ Unknown (2009)

Playing drummerless and with a lot less guitar pedals than I was expecting, the band recreated the hazy charm of songs like "1995" and especially "I Don't Like This" the latter of which is from their near-perfect ❋ Unknown (2009)

Hear how this drummerless swing style is presented with rhythmic flourishes, shorter upright bass tones, and heroic guitar work. (10 mins.) ❋ Unknown (2008)