November 2007

Drumset Mechanics

(November 29, 2007)

a collection of lesson pages By Josh Gorska JoGo Publications 2006 Josh Gorska, a Chicago working drummer and educator for the passed 17 years, has compiled an extensive collection of his most effective and favorite instructional worksheets, used

Billy Ward Trio- Out the Door

(November 29, 2007)

If you remember that feeling that came over you when you first heard Pat Metheny’s “Bright Size Life” album from 1976, you’re in for a deja vu experience with the Billy Ward Trio’s newest CD. I’m not saying that guitarist Barry Coates, bassist Bill Urmson, and drummer Billy Ward so much as attempt to sound like Metheny, Pastorius, and Moses, but that same feeling of fresh unpredictable melodies framed by often understated and selfless solos conjures aural images of the vastly influential Metheny offering in a manner that makes me smile each time I listen to the tracks of “Out the Door.”

Aaron Comess – Catskills Cry

(November 29, 2007)

Aaron Comess, best known for his work as drummer and founding member for the Grammy nominated band Spin Doctors, has released his debut solo project, Aaron Comess, Catskills Cry. Aaron Comess, who also produced this instrumental project, recruited a couple of legends to accompany him, namely Bill Dillon on guitar (Robbie Robertson, Sarah Mclachlan, Edie Brickell) and Tony Levin on bass (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Chuck Mangione).

2006 International Drummers for Jesus Celebration DVD

(November 29, 2007)

The 2006 International Drummers for Jesus Celebration DVD, is a highly entertaining and inspirational tour de force of some of today’s best internationally recognized drummers and percussionists. Filmed at the beautiful and richly acoustic Irving Bible Church in Irving, Texas, the roster included Gregg Bissonette, Louis Santiago, Jr., Gerald Heyward, and John Blackwell, Jr. to name a few.

Zoro

(November 25, 2007)

One of the world’s most masterful drummers, Zoro is also servant to a Master. Born June 13, 1962, Zoro was raised with six siblings by his single mother, Maria, whom he credits with having “more strength and honor … than most men.”

Adrian Young

(November 25, 2007)

Adrian Young is a quite a character, of that there’s no doubt. Born Aug. 26, 1969, in Long Beach, Calif., Adrian Samuel Young is one of five sons born to a hippie couple. His mother left the boys when Adrian was young.

Tony Williams

(November 25, 2007)

Tony Williams’ life and career were cut short, but his discography lives on and represents a quality and volume of work that would’ve taken others two lifetimes to achieve. Anthony Tillmon Williams was born Dec. 12, 1945, in Chicago, but he grew up in Boston. The lad began studying the drums with Alan Dawson at an early age, and was a pro by the time he was 13, backing saxophonist Sam Rivers. Jackie McLean, another sax player, hired Williams three years later, and the youngster made an even bigger jump in stature by joining the legendary Miles Davis’ “Second Great Quintet” when Williams was just 17 years of age.

Paul Wertico

(November 25, 2007)

Seven-time Grammy winner Paul Wertico has been drumming since he was 12, has worked with musicians from around the world, and of late has decided to put his family first. Wertico was born Jan. 5, 1953, in Chicago. He took up the drums, self-taught, at age 12 and was a pro by the age of 15. He developed his own style by listening not only to American jazz and rock music, but to a variety of genres from throughout the world. His playing has been compared to the work of impressionist painters – he’s also been described as an “inspired madman.”

Dave Weckl

(November 25, 2007)

Once he’d graduated high school and was free to test out the world, Dave Weckl didn’t waste much time becoming an accomplished percussionist. Born Jan. 8, 1960, Weckl graduated from Francis Howell High School in St. Charles, Mo., in 1978. He was quickly off to the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, where he majored in jazz studies.

Chad Wackerman

(November 25, 2007)

From a drumming family and with an enviable resume, Chad Wackerman continues to leave his own unique mark on the music world. Wackerman was born March 25, 1960, in Long Beach, Calif. His father, Chuck, was director of the Los Alamitos High School Band. Chad’s also the older brother of Brooks Wackerman, who’s been a member of groups such as Suicidal Tendencies and Infectious Grooves, and is currently the drummer of the long-lived and always evolving punk group, Bad Religion.

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