July 1986 – Volume 10 • Number 7
On 01st Jul 1986
Articles in July 1986
Jeff Hamilton — No Compromises
Jeff Hamilton knows that he's lucky. Either as a band member or a sub, he's worked in such coveted situations as the Woody Herman big band, the Monty Alexander trio, the Count Basie Orchestra (in November, 1984, after Basie's death),…
July 1986 - Volume 10 • Number 7
Billy Cobham, Tico Torres, Jeff Hamilton, Vinny Appice, Pete Magadini, Ed Soph, Gary Chaffee
Gary Chaffee
One would think that a drummer of high enough caliber to play with Pat Metheny, Dave Samuels, Steve Swallow, Jaco Pastorius, Abe Laboriel, and Gary Burton would be in the middle of an exciting playing career. One would also think…
Rock Drumming In The Studio
Recording methods for rock drummers have changed drastically since the days of simply setting up the drumkit in the studio drum booth and plugging in microphones. Some drumkits don't even fit in a drum booth—mine, for instance. Drummers today go…
Tico Torres — Challenges
When Tico Torres relates his experiences in music, he’s talking about his life, and it's clear that the two are one and the same. "I've definitely got drums in my blood. I've got rhythm," comments Tico. "It comes from in…
