Modern Drummer is spotlighting new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings might be drummer-led, or just include a high-quality, special, or unique drumming and musical performance from the drummer and/or musicians in the band. This column is not be restricted to only recordings, we will also be spotlighting new books and DVD’s that are being released. We encourage our readers to listen to the recordings that inspire them and keep looking for new musical avenues to explore. You’ll never know what new music you might find inspiring! Listen and learn.   Kimo Williams Red Summer: 1919 An Instrumental Opera Vinnie Colaiuta drums jkimowilliams.com After making several large group recordings featuring Vinnie Colaiuta (2001’s Tracking and 2002 Live 2002 With My Friend Vinnie) Kimo Williams returns with an ambitious project that tells the story of the World War I black veterans that returned home […]