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Joe Vitale: Full Spectrum
Joe Vitale is a drummer, because, he laughed, "I'm Italian and my mom has pots and pans at home. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Jimmy Cobb
He's often name-checked for his appearance on the most popular jazz album of all time, Mikes Davis's Kind of Blue. But that's just the tip of the iceberg for the drummer, who's still quite active at eighty-eight. TO READ THE…
A Lot Like Birds’ Joseph Arrington
That place where wild improvisation meets super-refined composition? It’s a very sweet spot indeed, and this drummer is at his best when he’s smack-dab in the middle of it.
The National’s Bryan Devendorf
Bryan Devendorf’s drumming is deceptively simple. A brilliant accompanist to the National’s diverse, moody, and propulsive oeuvre, Devendorf provides vital rhythmic hooks to some of the group’s best-known songs. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Portraits: Butch Ballard
Far from being an overnight success, Butch Ballard, like many prominent figures in the music business, sprang from very humble beginnings. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
JP Bouvet
The New York-based drummer is a chameleon, but even that seems like a limiting term when you consider the range of drumming styles he executes exceptionally well. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Mickey Roker
Jazz drumming great Mickey Roker died this past May 22 in Philadelphia, at the age of eighty-four. Known for his propelling swing, Roker performed with top jazz artists throughout a career spanning six decades. A drummer sprung from swing and…
Neil Peart's musical travelogue
A new DVD puts us right on stage with the Rush rhythmatist, for a detailed throne-side look at drumming masterpieces from his fruitful career.
Quintuplet Madness - Superimposing Odd Groupings
In this article we’ll play quintuplets within the space of three 16th notes. This concept can create some unique rhythmic statements, such as subtle hi-hat embellishments or twisted double-bass grooves. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Drum Design Knowledge, Part 1: Hoops
I get many emails about equipment issues. Some are related to what gear to choose for different gigs, some are about why I use certain pieces, and some concern tuning. I’ve been involved in the design of gear for more…
