Tag Archives: Drummer

Dennis Conquest: A Prolific Maker of Percussion Instruments

SKF NOTE: I especially like Mr. Conquest’s “dump drums.” Harry Partch must be smiling. Percussion magician’s creations for sale MIKE MATHER Last updated 14:27, January 2 2015 Raglan carpenter and musician Dennis Conquest can make the most melodious of musical instruments … Continue reading

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Tommy Ruskin: KC Jazz Community Loses a Major Force

SKF NOTE: Throughout my years drumming, writing about drums, or selling drums, I’ve heard stories of legendary local drummers. Living in Davenport, Iowa in the early 1970s, local music fans raved most often about Gaetan Caviola. At Modern Drummer, I … Continue reading

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Jason Bonham: The Last Time I Remember My Father Showing Me Anything

SKF NOTE: In January 1988 I did a phone interview with 21-year old Jason Bonham. Parts of this interview were published as a profile in a magazine whose name I’ve forgotten. Jason was in England. I was living in Maryland.  … Continue reading

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Dillon Harrison: Young Drummer of the Year Finalist

SKF NOTE: I found Dillon Harrison YouTube drum videos starting when he was 8-years old. This is the only one I’ve seen with Dillion on electric drums, and on a 4-piece kit. He’s making good progress. Still playing lots of notes, … Continue reading

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Antonio Sanchez: Always Communicate with the Audience

Birdman cinematographer, Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki: “We had the drum-driven score going, because the drums were like the heartbeat of the character — it helped the actors get in the mood and the camera to get the rhythm.” ===== In Conversation With Jazz … Continue reading

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