Mike J has an "empire". That's nice.I respect him for that. Why would someone who is so successful post stupid crap in a drum forum. I read through this thread and the old thread and I can't understand why someone who is so setup in thier career would be such a (forgive me) s***head.. I'm ...

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I reckon this is drummer Mark is talking about....Benny Montgomery?

Yeah , no bassist. He split to focus on his school work. I can't justify going up there to rehearse with no bottom end. The bandleader ,( is only a big band hobbyist, with no jazz experience,just a strong love for the music.) does not understand my need for that bottom end. He simply thinks it wwon'...

Has anyone here ever played in a big band with no bass player? IMO it seems to be a rough deal for the drummer all around. It would interesting to get some of your experiences/thoughts . I certainly am not sold on the idea of no bassist,but on the other hand a big band is a ton of fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6r_AzCzCHE

SS with JL Ponty pre-Journey.

This was nice thread at first.
Then Josiah went nuts again .
Now We are talking about DW's and JR.(Love JR ,Not a Fan of DW's)

Wow.


So back on topic ......I hope this next MD will have some tasty VC transcriptions.

The transcriptions are always great to work on.

deseipel wrote:I subscribed but never rxd the link to the 2nd vid, is cliff a HOD member?

My bad.I dont think Cliff is a member here.

.....And when DW gives us the news,the suspense will finally be over.

Personally,I would like to see Dave play with the Tower of Power.

I second that Michel Camilo Trio reunion.

http://youtu.be/W78QkAOqX88

VC and GH jammin out.
Does anyone have any more info about this clinic?
Place?Year?etc.etc

Vinnie sporting the suit and swinging his a## off!! Cant hear enough of him though,I ve got the speakers cranked..

Thanks for sharing this!!