This month Modern Drummer is going to start spotlighting certain 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. 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. Steve Smith & Vital Information The Complete Columbia SessionsWounded Bird RecordsSteve Smith Drums This remastered four CD set gathers the first four Vital Information releases in one package. The four CD’s Vital Information, Orion, Global Beat, and Fiafiaga (Celebration) are presented with fantastic new remastering and extra tracks. The band features Mike Stern, Dean Brown, Tim Landers, Dave Wilczewski, Tom Coster, and others. This is essential music within the […]

October 2022 Issue