Monthly Archives: August 2014

Roy Haynes: Still Swinging After All These Years

Roy Haynes… Salute To The Drummer At 88 Sunday, 17 August 2014 00:00, Written by Benson Idonije Now 88, looking at least 20 years younger and sounding like a young lion, Haynes is one of the wonders of the jazz … Continue reading

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Down Beat Reposts 1983 Tony Williams Interview

Tony Williams: Two Decades of Drum Innovationby Paul de Barros — 11/1/1983An Exclusive Online Extra DB: How important is technique? TW: You’ve got to learn to play the instrument before you can have your own style. You have to practice. … Continue reading

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W.S. Holland Drumset at Johnny Cash Museum Exhibit

New Johnny Cash Museum Exhibit Includes Includes Famous Cash Drum Set August 14, 2014 12:42 PM By Annie Reuter The Johnny Cash Museum will add a new relic to its display tomorrow (Aug. 15). On display will be the famous … Continue reading

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Talking Drums: Master Ghanian Drummer Paa Kow

Talking Drums Master drummer Paa Kow and Mister Adams at the Hi-Tone by Joe Boone Paa Kow says, “I started making my own drums from cans. Making something and playing and make sound out of it, it helps. That’s what … Continue reading

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Great Drummers Among Blue Note MP3 Deals

Great drummers among these great Blue Note MP3 deals on Amazon: Roy Haynes, Art Blakey, Mel Lewis, Buddy Rich, Art Taylor, Denzil Best, Elvin Jones, Pete LaRoca, Paul Motian, Brian Blade, Max Roach and more. http://amzn.to/1radWb9 Enjoy! Scott K Fish … Continue reading

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