We talked about the symbiotic relationship between the drummer and bassist, including the major role Denny played in developing the Wings sound. Paul also referenced his relationship with Ringo Starr and how they approached Beatles songs as a rhythm section.
Read moreSteve Smith – Remembering Tony Williams
Vinnie Colaiuta and I went together and sat right in front of Tony’s big yellow kit. When the band started playing and Tony interacted with the other players, playing some incredible time feels and fills, Vinnie and I both lost our minds, applauding and screaming like teen-age girls seeing The Beatles!
Read moreGuy DeVito: Past, Present, and Future
One of my all-time favorite bass players is West Springfield, Massachusetts native Guy DeVito.
Read moreJohn JR Frondelli : Remembering Tony Williams
To call Tony Williams a drumming legend is a complete understatement. Tony wasn't just a drummer… His drumming was a ‘Distinct Style’, which influenced other drumming legends - (Steve Gadd for one).
Read moreEric Everett : Remembering Tony Williams
“Believe It” is the name of Williams’ 1975 album with this new band line-up: Allan Holdsworth (guitar), Alan Pasqua (keyboards) and Tony Newton (bass).
Read moreMarc Potocsky : The Best Of Both Worlds
After 35 years in the music business, Marc put away the drumsticks and began a full-time career as a fine artist and portrait painter. He opened MJP Studios, which is a full service decorative painting company located in Branford, CT. Moe has painted many of the iconic musicians adorning the walls of the legendary ‘Toads Place’ in New Haven, CT.
Read moreFreddie Choquette Jr. – Gone But Not Forgotten
The new set was a gift from my parents by way of Western, Mass. drummer Fernand Choquette Jr. who had been wheeling and dealing in drums and cymbals since high school. His reputation preceded him. If you wanted a square deal, Freddie was the man to see.
Read moreDrummer Mike Clark Releases Two Amazing CDs
“Mike Clark has provided the pulse to innumerable influential rhythm sections over his long and varied career. The drummer’s association with Zilber has blossomed over the last decade, focusing mainly on their love for New York City’s hard swinging jazz tradition.”
Read moreDave Mattacks Drum Clinic At Wood & Weather
“Ringo Starr and Charlie Watts were drummers who played for the music, and supported the band. “Drummers like that will always work”
Read moreRalph Pace Jr. - Remembering Tony Williams
‘Seven Steps to Heaven’ was one of my all -time favorites with Miles Davis, and the Stan Getz Quartet at Montreux 1972 -- Featuring Stan Getz on tenor saxophone, Chick Corea – electric piano, Stanley Clarke – bass, Airto Moreira – percussion with the amazing Tony Williams on drums.
Read moreBobby T’s Double Whammy
June 2025 has turned out to be a banner month in the long storied career of drummer Bobby T Torello. He’s the featured cover artist in ‘Blues Blast Magazine’, and has a brand new CD release with friend and collaborator guitarist extraordinaire, Jay Willie.
Read moreThe Billy Wanat Story
Billy had been a major influence in the local drumming community since first studying with Joe Morello’s teacher, Joseph D. Sefcik.
Read moreRemembering Tony Williams / Jeff Turcotte
But it was the rolls Tony did on his toms that really did it for me.
Read moreBernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie Drum Clinic
Legendary drummer Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie presented a sold-out clinic at Rocky’s Music Studio in Rensselaer, NY
Read moreRick Drumm: Remembering Tony Williams
Between 1969 and 1971 my teacher Ed Shaughnessy introduced me to the music of drummer Tony Williams.
Read moreMike Clark: Words of Wisdom Chapter 30
“I’m tired of drumming, I was thinking about becoming a ship’s captain but I’m not stern enough.”
Read moreDonn Bennett : Preserving The Legacy Of Elvin Jones
When jazz drumming giant Elvin Jones passed away in 2004, his wife Keiko was left with the daunting task of handling his vast estate. Elvin had two apartments in New York City. He and Keiko lived in one; and the other was strictly for his drums.
Read moreLiberty DeVitto - November Drum Clinic at Rocky's Music
On November 17, 2024 – Legendary drummer Liberty DeVitto presented a sold-out clinic at Rocky’s Music Studio in Rensselaer, NY. Liberty performed an over two-hour clinic covering numerous aspects of his studio and live performance career.
Read moreNRBQ's John Perrin – A Force To Be Reckoned With
Chicago based drummer, John Perrin assumed the NRBQ drum chair full-time in 2015. He had to memorize over 500 songs since the band never uses a set list.
Read moreRemembering Tony Williams - Jeff Indyke
Tony influenced me with the open flams, his loose high-hat rhythms, and the amazing sound of his snare drum and tom toms.
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