
Fred Begun
Another facet of drumming is explored in this interview with Fred Begun, timpanist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, D.C. Begun discusses his approach to classical music and the influences of his mentor, Saul Goodman.
Neil Peart, Paul Motian, Fred Begun, Terry Silverlight, Steve Ferrone, David Garibaldi
Posted: August 19, 2011
In Memoriam: Woody “Sonship” Theus
The drummer, who worked with jazz stars Michal Urbaniak, Eddie Henderson, and Bobby Hutcherson, had his own completely unique take on things. Gerry Gibbs recalls his great gifts.
Posted: May 12, 2004
Robby Ameen
The first thing you notice when entering Robby Ameen’s Manhattan apartment is the rich aroma of Cuban cigars, stroking your nose hairs like a dark breeze from an illicit island. Ameen’s walls are covered with cigar-box covers from Habana’s finest: Cohiba, Montecristo, and Bolivar….