When I was at Berklee studying with John Ramsay I asked him for advice on starting a collection of great jazz drumming records. His list got me started on a musical journey that continues today. Folks, this is just the tip of the iceberg …. as they say. Here’s the list:
Max Roach
All Max with Clifford [...]
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May
6
2010
6
2010
The Big “Six” – Plus One
Feb
1
2010
1
2010
What are you listenening to?
Just downloaded some fantastic records from iTunes.
Art Pepper +Eleven
Mel Lewis – drums
Thad Jones – Live At the Village Vanguard
Mel Lewis – drums
Shelley Mann – My Fair Lady
Hank Mobley – Soul Station
Art Blakey – drums
Wayne Shorter – The Soothsayer
Tony Williams – drums
Dec
13
2009
13
2009
Snare Drum Books
The Drummer’s Complete Vocabulary
Stick Control for the Snare Drummer
The Drummer’s Rudimental Reference Book
Dec
7
2009
7
2009
Hello world!
Welcome to my blog. I will be posting about drumming, performing, teaching and other interests that roll off my brain. Please excuse my lack of posts as I spend most of my time practicing, which is what you should be doing rather than reading my rambles.