John Riley
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.
KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp & Festival
The KoSA International Percussion Workshop, Drum Camp, and Festival will take place atCastleton State College, Castleton, VT, July 22-27, 2014. Highlights include an intensive music camp with small, hands-on classeswith professional world-class drummers and percussionistsfor players of all ages and…
Drum Daze 2014 Columbus, Ohio
Modern Drummer Publications and Columbus Pro Percussion are teaming up to create one amazing drumming day. On Sunday, March 30th, some of the biggest names in drumming will come together for an afternoon you won’t forget. But what is Drum Daze?…
The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra’s John Riley
by Paul Wells In addition to the cover story on big band star Buddy Rich, the December 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine features a fascinating conversation between the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra’s John Riley and VJO drum sub Paul Wells.…
2012 Croatia International Drum Camp
The sixth annual Croatia Drum Camp will be held this August 5-12 at the Jeunesses Musicales International World Meeting Centre in Groznjan, Croatia. The picturesque backdrop of this 14th-century Mediterranean hilltop village overlooks sprawling vineyards surrounding the Adriatic Sea, making…
Jose Rosa
Hello, Modern Drummer readers. My name is Jose Rosa, and I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, tell you about my latest book, The Art of Latin Drumming, and share information about the Contemporary Drums & Percussion Camp.…
LP Launches March Clinic Tour
LP (Latin Percussion) has annouced dates and artists for it's March Clinic Tour. Each month, with the cooperation of retailers and schools, LP schedules educational clinics with many of its endorsing artists. Many of these events offer free or inexpensive admission…
Modern Drummer Festival™ 2011 DVD
The Hudson Music team was on hand once again to capture all the action as the Modern Drummer Festival 2011 took place at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey. In a program packed with amazing performances and insightful educational…
More Images from the Modern Drummer Festival
Check out more images from the Modern Drummer Festival 2011! photos and videos by EJ DeCoske and Greg Baldwin
VIDEO! John Riley 2011 Modern Drummer Festival montage
http://youtu.be/Z0iODARGxsY In this montage drummer John Riley performs at the 2011 Modern Drummer Festival. Modern Drummer’s 2011 Festival was held at Montclair State University in New Jersey on May 21, 2011. Video/Editing by EJ DeCoske and Greg Baldwin for Modern Drummer.
Joe Morello: Changing The Way We Think About Time
In his classic book The Great Jazz Drummers, Modern Drummer founder Ron Spagnardi said, “Throughout his storied career, Joe Morello displayed a rare combination of drumming talents. He revealed an exceptional sense of swing and finesse combined with astounding technical ability. Along with…
John Riley : Master Player/Master Teacher
John Riley, one of the most respected drummer/educators of the past thirty years, was born in 1954, and began playing drums at the age of eight. At twelve Riley began playing in rock bands and was first exposed to jazz…
Mitch Mitchell: Drummers Weigh In
by Mark Griffith Mitch Mitchell was not alone in blending jazz and rock drumming styles, but he may have pushed the combo further than anyone who came before him. Whether you call it fusion, jazz-rock, or rock-jazz, Mitch’s playing–most notably…
