Billy Cobham
Anyone who frequents the pages of Modern Drummer is certainly aware of his name. Pick out any issue of MD and read the feature interviews; there’s bound to be at least one artist in any given issue who names him as a major influence. He has created new approaches and techniques for the instrument, and altered […]
Tico Torres — Challenges
When Tico Torres relates his experiences in music, he’s talking about his life, and it’s clear that the two are one and the same. “I’ve definitely got drums in my blood. I’ve got rhythm,” comments Tico. “It comes from in here,” he explains, pointing to his heart. Affectionately dubbed “The Hit Man”—courtesy of his associates […]
Jeff Hamilton — No Compromises
Jeff Hamilton knows that he’s lucky. Either as a band member or a sub, he’s worked in such coveted situations as the Woody Herman big band, the Monty Alexander trio, the Count Basie Orchestra (in November, 1984, after Basie’s death), and the L.A. 4. He’s even led his own band, which recorded its own album. […]
Gary Chaffee
One would think that a drummer of high enough caliber to play with Pat Metheny, Dave Samuels, Steve Swallow, Jaco Pastorius, Abe Laboriel, and Gary Burton would be in the middle of an exciting playing career. One would also think that this same drummer would be crazy if all he really wanted to do was […]
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