I have heard people say, when speaking of another drummer, “He is as good as any big name drummer. He just never got a break.” I have also heard this comment, “The only difference between one drummer and another is fame. They are equally good except for publicity.” I do believe that there are many young drummers with great talent who have received little or no publicity. Carl Allen, the brilliant drummer with Freddie Hubbard, is a case in point. Although Carl has broken through to achieve some notoriety, he deserves more and I believe he will achieve it. Another young drummer of great ability is Rick Latham from Texas. Rick, a contemporary musician with drive and surprising rhythmic ability, is slowly making a name for himself. When Jim Keltner heard him in California he said, “Who is this guy? Wow!” Advertisement Chad Rager, who now resides in the Midwest, […]

December 1983 Issue