Category Archives: Drum/Music News

News items of note, present and past, about drummers and other musicians.

The Drum as a Sacred Instrument

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Spirit of the Drum Event Highlights Native American Culture in WashingtonBy Stephen Underwood, Special to The Register CitizenPosted: 08/17/14, 7:27 PM EDT “The important thing about the drum is the fact that it is circular and for Native Americans that … Continue reading →

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Audio: Danny Gottlieb: What Makes A Drum Solo More Than Noise?

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Scott K Fish

The Art of Jazz Drummingby Jeff Hass This week on The New Jazz Archive, we update our show on some of the music’s most unheralded heroes: the jazz drummers. Veteran drummer Danny Gottlieb will join us to dissect the art … Continue reading →

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Moody Blues’s Graeme Edge: A Responsibility to Play the Hits

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Playing the hits: Moody Blues drummer knows what band’s fans want to hearAlan Sculley For the La Crosse Tribune Moody Blues drummer Graeme Edge says he’s perfectly happy to play the classic songs by his band — even if it’s … Continue reading →

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Roy Haynes: Still Swinging After All These Years

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Scott K Fish

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

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Scott K Fish

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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