April 1981 – Volume 5 • Number 2
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Articles in April 1981
Hal Blaine
Hal Blaine by Robyn Flans Cover Photo by Lowell Norman To chronicle the career of Hal Blaine is an almost awesome task. The office walls of his Hollywood Hills home are adorned with gold records that span the last two…
Famoudou Don Moye: Drawing on Tradition
Famoudou Don Moye: Drawing on Tradition by Rick Mattingly The Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) is an organization that was formed in Chicago by a group of African-Americans led by Muhal Richard Abrams. The organization was designed…
Gil Moore: The Drums of Triumph
Gil Moore: The Drums of Triumph By Wayne McLeod Photos by Julie Macaluso As drummer with the rock band Triumph. Gil Moore is conscientious about his art, stating that in order to expand technically, it is most beneficial to experiment…
Double Play: David Peters, Bobby Campo of Le Roux
Double Play: David Peters, Bobby Campo of Le Roux by Robyn Flans Photos by Michelle Wright LaCombe While the plight of the drummer is strenuous enough in Los Angeles and New York, it is almost impenetrable for those living in…
Rock Perspectives - Converting Those Old Rhythms, Part 1
Rock Perspectives Converting Those Old Rhythms, Part 1 by David Garibaldi One of the most basic rhythms in rock. In this study, the focus is on:(1) How to play a good, swinging shuffle. (2) A practical application of the shuffle.…
Jazz Drummer's Workshop - The Music of the Drums - Part 1
by Barry Altschul Barry Altschul was born in New York City where he studied with Charli Persip, Sam Ulano, and Lee Konitz. He became a member of The Paul Bley Trio in 1964, and the Jazz Composer's Guild Orchestra in…
South Of The Border - Getting The Latin Flavor
South Of The Border Getting The Latin Flavor by John Rae There is a vast area overlooked in playing Latin drums. There's much more to it than working out and memorizing some "authentic" licks. The real difference in listening to…
Show And Studio - Irv Cottler
Show And Studio Irv Cottler: Keeper of the Time by Tracy Borst Irv Cottler's recording, radio, television and motion picture credits would stagger anyone's belief. Since 1955, Irv has done most of the drumming for Frank Sinatra, an association which…
In Memoriam - Cozy Cole 1909-1981
In Memoriam Cozy Cole 1909-1981 by Scott K. Fish Drum great Cozy Cole died on January 29, 1981 at the University Hospital of Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. He was born William Randolph Cole in East Orange, New Jersey…
Concepts - Heroes
Concepts Heroes by Roy Burns All young musicians have heroes or people they admire. Musicians learn from and often emulate their heroes. This is an important part of the learning process, especially in the early stages. Heroes serve as a…
