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May 1987 – Volume 11 • Number 4

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Articles in May 1987

Features

Stan Levey

Like most other young, searching musicians, Stan Levey became a dedicated disciple of the ideas of Gillespie and Parker.

by Burt Korall
Apr 4, 2019
From The Past

John F. Williams: Studio Pioneer

Greatness in music is greatness in character. No more fitting epitaph could pay tribute better than this statement on the loss of drumming great Johnny Williams.

by Rodman A. Sims
Apr 4, 2019
Strictly Technique

Odd-Beat Subdivisions

Almost all styles of music now deviate from normal duple- and triple-beat subdivisions, and use divisions of five, seven, or more.

by Michael Snyder
Apr 4, 2019
Concepts

Professionalism

Being a truly professional drummer involves more than just making all or part of your living playing the drums. It is an attitude that is developed through experience and self-discipline.

by Roy Burns
Apr 4, 2019
A Different View

Bassist Will Lee

The former drummer turned studio bassist

by Brooke Sheffield Comer
Apr 4, 2019
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