Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
On Topic - Louis Hayes
The jazz legend on his old boss Horace Silver, whether swing can be taught, and the priority of time. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Rock Charts - "Touch and Go"
Rock Charts continues with The Cars, the popular new wave quintet from Boston. “Touch And Go,” from the Panorama album is an exercise in meter change. The basic feel of the verse (letters A, C, E) is an interesting two-measure…
Great Drums at Sun
A new compilation puts drummers square at the center of the most important musical invention of the mid-twentieth century. They called it rock.
Jazz Drummer's Workshop - Exploring Self-Awareness
Most drummers I have talked to have some form of body tension they would like to be rid of.
On Topic: R&B Legend James Gadson
The R&B legend on learning the ropes on the Chitlin' Circuit, going pro, and working with Paul McCartney and Adam Sandler. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Finding a New Musical Home
Let’s face it, sometimes it just isn’t happening at home. We may be in the age of bedroom studios, high-speed digital transfer, and cloud computing, but for the foreseeable future our physical address will continue to have a significant impact on our work opportunities. This month we speak with three pro drummers who decided they needed to up stakes to begin a new chapter in their careers. If you’ve been contemplating a move lately, their experiences could help you in making this important decision.
Philly Joe Jones
In the early '50s, Tony Scott hired a young drummer from Philadelphia named Joe Jones. To avoid confusion with Count Basie's famous drummer (Jo Jones), Scott would introduce his drummer by saying, "This is the Joe Jones from Philly." TO…
Stix Hooper: Finding The Groove
When Nesbert Hooper was twelve years old he spent so much time practicing on an old parade drum that his friends in Houston's Fifth Ward began calling him "Stix." At fifteen he put a band together with other teenage musicians…
