On The Cover – Daru Jones
On The Cover Daru Jones The requirements of rock and rap might seem poles apart, but the lines of separation evaporate in the hands of Jack White’s beatmaker. Story by Robin Tolleson Photos by Rick Malkin Lost in the moment, Daru Jones rises from his seat—the closest seat in the house, in fact, to his […]
Dave Elitch
Features Dave Elitch Studious, worldly, insightful, yet betraying an appealing quality of easygoing dudeness that draws you into his world, Antemasque’s drummer is the kind of guy you want on your team. Especially if your team is out for rock ’n’ roll blood. Story by Adam Budofsky Photos by Alex Solca Few double bills pack […]
Vince Cherico
Features Vince Cherico How a non-Latino kid from New Jersey came to be a prime groover in the Latin jazz scene. Story by Jeff Potter Photos by Paul La Raia Last December, Vince Cherico arrived for a gig in Cuba at a historic moment. On the morning following his concert with Arturo O’Farrill and the […]
Kyle Crane
Features Kyle Crane Years of dedication to his craft—and to putting himself out there—have led him exactly where he wants to be: playing with freedom and fire alongside creative icons like Daniel Lanois. MD contributor Stephen Bidwell traces the busy L.A. drummer’s path to self-realization. Story by Stephen Bidwell Photos by Alex Solca As the […]
10 Reasons to Love the Kinks’ Mick Avory
Features 10 Reasons to Love the Kinks’ Mick Avory by Patrick Berkery Had it been Mick Avory, not British session ace Bobby Graham, playing on iconic early Kinks singles like “You Really Got Me” and “All Day and All of the Night,” and had the group not been barred from touring the U.S. from 1965 […]
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