Portraits

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Black Tide's Steven Spence

As a teenager, Black Tide’s drummer wanted to get good, fast. Now twenty, he’s proven just how much you can accomplish if you put your mind to it. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Gail Worley
Mar 27, 2020

MxPx's Yuri Ruley Interview February 2010

On MxPx’s second collection of covers, the renowned punk band finally gets to interpret the ’80s their way. Our hero on translating U2, the Clash, the Descendents, and the Ramones. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by David Ciauro
Mar 27, 2020

Reggae Great Larry McDonald

It may have taken him decades to finally release an album as a leader. But the conga master has spent his time well. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Martin Patmos
Mar 27, 2020

J.M. Van Eaton: Rockabilly Rhythm

Along with D.J. Fontana, Earl Palmer, and Jerry Allison, J.M. Van Eaton ranks as one of the paramount drummers in rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.

by Rob Bowman and Ross Johnson
May 14, 2019

Eliot Zigmund

Eliot Zigmund played with Bill Evans Trio, Eon with Richie Beirach, Frank Tusa, Don Friedman, Bob Kindred, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz, and others.

by Jeff Potter
Apr 4, 2019
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Panama Francis

In a career that has spanned half a century, Panama Francis has made his mark as both a big band and a rock 'n' roll drummer.

by Chip Deffaa
Mar 26, 2019

Barrett Deems—World's Fastest Drummer

Inside Randolph Square, Barrett Deems did indeed propel a quartet of Chicago musicians with a clean, swinging performance—effortlessly.

by Tracy Borst
Mar 20, 2019

Walter Keiser And Pedro Haldemann

The Swiss group, headed by composer and electric harpist Vollenweider, is best selling in Europe. This is a decent achievement for drummer Walter Keiser and percussionist Pedro Haldemann. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Jany Sabins
Feb 5, 2019

Preservation Hall's Frank Parker

Preservation Hall is dedicated to preserving original New Orleans jazz in its purest form.

by David Dudine
Jan 25, 2019

The Neville Brothers' Willie Green

Willie Green is of the hottest young drummers to come out of New Orleans in some time, he is just now beginning to get noticed for what he does behind a drumset.

by Robert Santelli
Jan 25, 2019

Nick Vincent: The Donnie And Marie Show

There's nothing like the thrill of playing for a live audience, because you can't do it over.

by Jim Dinella
Jan 25, 2019

Noel Okimoto

Yet, although few musicians would view Honolulu as a major music center, some very fine jazz can be heard in the Islands.

by Ira I. Wong
Nov 8, 2018
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Andre Arpino

The audience is ecstatic, on their feet and prepared to clap until their hands become raw.

by Simon Goodwin
Nov 8, 2018

Oliver Jackson

There are some people who always sound like they're competing for the title of "world's noisiest drummer."

by Chip Deffaa
Nov 5, 2018
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