What a fantastic thread!
...... But for simplicity and elegance little can beat Oscar Peterson's drummer Ed Thigpen. Here's the introduction to a brushing masterclass he recorded in 1991:
https://youtu.be/ecIpU5jVBUA Ho Ho! Now you're talking
One of my priced musical possessions is the LP boxed set 'Exclusively for my Friends' by Virtuoso Mr Peterson and the drumming is great
Another drummer that seemed to crop up a lot on some great jazz albums in my record buying days was Omar Hakim
I've also got a couple of Terri Lyne Carrington LP's - great touch and dynamics
