Lot’s going on the forum as always, here’s some highlights:
Here’s an interesting interview with Herbie Hancock where he discusses playing with the great Wayne Shorter, as well as using Vinnie on his recent tours. Discussion on that here. (Thanks “baht habit”)
There’s an interesting discussion on the pros and cons of starting in the NY scene with some informative comments from Mark Griffith. Worth a read if you’re thinking about moving to any new city to try and make a living playing music.
There’s some great photos and YouTube links from a recent JoJo Mayer clinic. I’m really glad JoJo has emerged over the last few years, he deserves it!
Prog Rock pioneers RUSH are the focus of a new Documentary called “Beyond the Lighted Stage”. Youtube links and discussion right here! (thanks Rafael Dolinski)
Parts 2 and 3 of the House of Drumming “Flam Rolls” video lessons went up. Links and discussion right here.
Looks like our own Peter Erskine was in Columbia, SC recently to do a clinic. Some HoD fans were there to get the obligatory colon pipe picture (nicely done guys). More pics and discussion on the clinic can be found here.
I’ve always been fascinated by this kind of phrasing and since I wanted to test out my new camera I thought I would do a video lesson on Flam-Rolls. Enjoy!
Check out this 1970 Tony Williams interview which is a pretty interesting reflection of him as an artist, as well as the racial tone of the time. Great read.
Since I was first introduced to Dave DiCenso’s drumming a couple of years ago, he has easily become one of my all time favorite drummers. He has a unique combination of chops, groove, and feel. He clearly gets the language of drumming and knows hot to tell stories with it. His first book has been released here on Alfred Publishing’s web site. Entitled “Universal Rhythms for Drumset”, Dave describes in detail more about the book here on his web site. As disappointed as I am that Dave hasn’t made a video instead, I can’t help but recommend his book.
Good luck with the book Dave. You deserve it.
Looks like Keith Caarlock’s DVD is upon us but still no release date? Those clips at the bottom of the page are tasty, should be a good disc. Keith’s unique groove and it’s in-yer-face nature is refreshing.
Ron Dunnet stopped by the forum to share yet another amazing pictorial this time from the 2009 Chicago drum show. Ron’s photo’s have become the digital scrapbook for the drumming community for events like this, not to mention his snare drums are not of this earth. Thanks Ron!
Gary Husband stopped by the forum to give us some dates from the Alan Holdsworth tour with Gary in the drum chair.
The Police drummer and hi-hat pioneer Stewart Copeland has written a new book. Check out this interview on CNN for more info. Thanks Randy W.
Finally, drumming marketing guru Steve Orkin has put together a recap vid from the recent Drummer Fanatasy Camp weekend. Looks like all the attendees get more than their money’s worth. This looks like an amazing time, check it out:
Thanks to Ebbz for sharing “Sun Dogs” with Gary Novak Dave Carpenter, and Deron Johnson available right here. Be sure to check out the sample of the remake of “Tom Sawyer”. Discussion on the forums right here.
Let’s not forget the Drummer Fantasy Camp is coming up August 15th. I wish this was going on when I was younger. Where else can you hang out with top names like Weckl, Erskine, Prieto, Igoe, and Smith for a week? Well worth checking out.
According to this post by Billy Ward drumming pioneer Jim Chapin has passed away. Best known for his book “Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer” (available here on Dom Famularo’s site via Jim’s official site), this book was deemed impossible to play when it was fist published. It eventually went on to become the bible for jazz drummers for generations and is still widely used and recommended to this day. Jim’s book opened many doors for me taking lessons in New Jersey before moving to LA. Thank you for your immeasurable contribution to drumming Jim!
Mel Bay is finally releasing brilliant bopper Ari Hoenig’s book, “Intro To Polyrhythms.” A DVD will accompany the book with music performed by Hoenig, bassist Johannes Weidenmuller, and a trio performance including pianist Aaron Goldberg. The package is not just for drummers: The play-along material will offer exercises and songs for all three instruments in a traditional jazz trio.
Checking out some of the metronome apps for the iPhone, I noticed Tempo, from Frozen Ape. It’s got some cool features, all of which of viewable here on their tutorial page. I’m looking forward to counting tunes off with the help my iPhone now. For 99 cents, you can’t beat it.
Entitled “Universal Rhythms for Drumset”, Dave describes in detail more about the book 