A review of “Baby Steps to Giant Steps” from MikeDolbear.com
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Stanton Moore DVD review at JazzUSA.com
“For drummer Stanton Moore, it’s just a matter of finding the right groove. Moore proves his theory many times over with the April 13, 2010, release of Groove Alchemy on Telarc International, a division of Concord Music Group. The 12-track set is the culmination of Moore’s multimedia project that also includes an instructional book and DVD of the same name. All three facets of the project are designed to explore the roots of funk drumming by examining the work of pioneers like Jabo Starks, Clyde Stubblefield, and Zigaboo Modeliste…”
Dafnis Prieto: March Performances
Check out Cuban drumming virtuoso Dafnis Prieto at one of these performances in March 2010!
Stanton Moore: New Groove Gold
In this interview, courtesy of Drummer Magazine (UK) Stanton Moore explores the ideas that made some of the most influential funk drummers sound the way they did, where their ideas came from, and the concepts used to develop those ideas. Includes several transcriptions from Stanton’s Emphasis (on Parenthesis) album!
Reggae for Drumset review at Jamaica-Gleaner.com
“Using five songs, Hernandez guides viewers through the rudiments of various reggae grooves: the one-drop, steppers and rockers. He also gives a synopsis of reggae history and comments on some of the music’s acclaimed drummers.”
Hudson Music & Drummers Collective Teacher Event
On Sunday April 11th, the Drummers Collective in New York City will team up with Hudson Music’s Teacher Integration Program to present a full day of seminars, clinics and master classes tailored specifically for drumset teachers. Get all the details on this limited attendance event right here!