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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

Alan Dawson

In the basement studio where Alan Dawson teaches, a concert poster shows Alan dressed in a tuxedo, looking stately on his throne, drumming with Dave Brubeck. Scrawled across the top is a note from Brubeck: “Alan—thanks for the great job…

by Jeff Potter
Aug 30, 2018

Jeff Hamilton

His early obsession with jazz might have been out of step with the rock ’n’ roll dreams of most kids his age. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Jeff Potter | Photos by Alex Solca
Mar 9, 2018

Terri Lyne Carrington — Coming Of Age

The idea of the "child star" conjures up a dual image. On the one hand you have to admire the talent it took to become a star. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Scott K. Fish | Photos by Laura Friedman
Dec 5, 2017

Catching Up With... Harold Jones

His boss, the sprightly octogenarian singer Tony Bennett, is often described as an ageless talent. The same can be said of the drummer, who’s still burning it up after more than half a century near the top of the jazz…

Bob Girouard
Feb 23, 2017
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