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.
Grammy Winner Terri Lyne Carrington
Everything is About Breaking Habits Terri Lyne Carrington is only the second drummer-bandleader to win a Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group… and she has done it twice. The first was Art Blakey. Her first win was…
Joe McCarthy The New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band The Pan American Nutcracker Suite
What’s a Connecticut Yankee doing residing in Little Havana (Miami, Florida)? Most likely teaching, winning Grammys, and leading an innovative, ground-breaking ensemble called New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band. Like many, Joe McCarthy sought refuge from NYC due to…
January 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 1
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February 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 2
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Mark Pusey Ed Sheeran’s Rhythmic Conscience
If there was a singular word that could describe Mark Pusey it would be “hungry.” His appetite for drums and those who play them is nothing short of immense. Moreover, his ability to articulate the aspects of contemporary drumming in…
March 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 3
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OUT NOW! April 2023 – Volume 47 • Number 4
Modern Drummer is 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…
May 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 05
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June 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 6
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Latin Percussion Launches Tito Puente Signature Timbale and Cowbell Sets
Latin Percussion is proud to launch the limited-edition Tito Puente Signature Timbale and Cowbell sets to mark the centennial of the birth of ‘El Rey del Timbal’. Famed composer, band leader, and percussionist, Tito Puente, had a career that spanned…
July 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 7
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DW Launches the Alex Gonzalez DW ICON™ Snare
Drum Workshop, Inc. is proud to present the Alex Gonzalez DW ICON™ Snare; a tribute to the legendary drummer of Latin pop icons Maná. Alex Gonzalez and his band, Maná, are one of the biggest pop/rock bands in the world.…
August 2019 Issue – Volume 43 • Number 07
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Going Above and Beyond
In Robert Girouard’s excellent interview this month with Ed Sheeran’s drummer Mark Pusey, they talk about “having more skills than you need for the job.” I was extremely happy to see Mark mention this, as it is something that I…
