April May 1980 – Volume 4 • Number 2
Articles in April May 1980
Rock Perspectives - Odd Rock
Rock Perspectives Odd Rock by David Garibaldi Experimentation with new ideas and concepts brings growth. There is always a way to incorporate new ideas into your personal musical situation. Many times it has taken me months or even years to…
Jazz Drummer's Workshop - Double Time Coordination
by Ed Soph Often a soloist will play over the rhythm section in either half or double the tempo of the section. Sometimes it is musically effective if the drummer complements the rhythmic direction of the soloist by playing part…
Fred Begun: Timpani Virtuoso
Fred Begun Timpani Virtuoso Fred Begun is that rare sort of percussionist whose musicianship parallels that of a fine concert violinist. He possesses the ability to translate into complete music the rough and primitive instincts of aggression which a less…
Paul Motian - Drawing From Tradition
Paul Motian Drawing From Tradition In preparation for my interview with Paul Motian, I listened to recordings he has made, and read as much material as I could find about him. Throughout these record reviews, concert reviews, critiques and analyses,…