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Louie Bellson
Drummer, Composer, Bandleader, and Double-Bass Pioneer Last month we talked about the father of modern jazz drumming, Papa Jo Jones. This time we’re featuring one of Papa Jo’s disciples, the great jazz artist and drumset innovator Louie Bellson.Bellson was the…
Abe Laboriel Jr.
As a kid I was always drawn to melody. My parents say I would sometimes sing familiar melodies but would often make up my own as well. I mostly focus on the melody and the lyrics, which has been key…
LP, Mackie, Grover Pro, Roland, and more
Latin Percussion Stainless Steel Salsa Snares The new Salsa snares are fitted with stainless-steel rims, eight lugs, and twenty-four-strand wires. Available in 5.5×13 and 4.5×12 sizes, these drums are said to sound cutting and bright with a sharp attack.lpmusic.com Mackie…
Stick Technique Revisited
Part 2: The Free Stroke The free stroke, which is also commonly referred to as the full stroke, rebound stroke, or legato stroke, is the most important technique you should learn, as it’s the foundation for almost every other stroke…
The Jon Christensen Approach
Developing a Modern Straight-8th Concept In this article we’re going to explore the broken, straight-8th feel that the late, great Norwegian drummer Jon Christensen utilized to majestic effect on many classic albums for German jazz label ECM. The exercises included…
Modern-Jazz/Rock/Fusion Powerhouse Ronald Bruner Jr..
Grammy-winning drummer, producer, singer, and songwriter Ronald Bruner Jr. is one of today’s most electrifying performers. His exciting “no holds barred” approach has gained the respect of some of the industry’s top artists, and his genre-busting style is a combination…
Aahad Nayani
The Pakistani drummer has made a name for himself against... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Khruangbin’s DJ Johnson
At first listen, his drumming sounds simple... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Bad Religion’s Jamie Miller
Sometimes the job you were meant to do... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney
In the five years since the band’s last full-length... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Kassa Overall
On his second solo outing, I Think I’m Good, the Seattle... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Thomas Lang
While “normal” drummers are figuring out how to keep good... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Alesis - Strike Pro Special Edition Mesh Kit
This eleven-piece set is as professional-grade as it gets, yet somehow keeps the cost-conscious consumer in mind. For a number of years, Alesis has positioned itself as the leading producer of affordable electronic drumsets, multipads, and drum machines best suited…
Koide - 703 and 10J Series Cymbals
Japan’s premier cymbal maker fuses centuries-old techniques with modern-day processes. Although relatively new to the international market for high-end cymbals, Japanese company Koide (pronounced “co-ee-day”) has a long history in metallurgy that dates back to 1947, when founder Toshio Koide’s…
