< PreviousModern Drummer November 2022 68 T he Northup Drums Museum loves to acquire what we call “Time Capsule Kits.” That is what we call a drumset that started its instrumental life purchased all together at the same time. Over the years, any kit may have pieces added, but a “Time Capsule Kit” is all original, not a set that was “put together” over time. This 1936 Leedy Century “Full Dress” Trap Set with original Painted Dutch Windmill Scene is a perfect “Time Capsule Kit.” It was purchased in Gold Sparkle in 1936. This speci c set was only made from 1934 to 1938. The snare drum is a 5x14 Broadway Standard, the bass drum is a single tension 14x28 with the Dutch Windmill Scene. The painted Dutch Windmill Scene was o ered as an option for an extra $10.00 from 1925 to 1940. This scene seems to be one of the most common of the Leedy oil painted scenes that you could add to your bass drum. The bass drum also has a light kit inside to illuminate the artwork on the front head. The set was purchased with a lowboy sock cymbal, trap table with ve Korean temple blocks, two 9” Chinese toms, two larger Chinese oor toms, Zilco and Zejian thin splash cymbals, a wood block, cowbell, and a bass drum pedal equipped with a cymbal clanger. We even have the original sticks, brushes, and trap case that were purchased with the set. The museum has the original sales receipt dated September 29, 1936. It lists the complete kit and options that were purchased that day for $166.00 (that’s about $3500.00 today!) We are also very proud to have a photograph of the owner, Mr. William H. Boswell standing behind the kit on the day that he bought it. As a bonus, we have a copy of a book that Boswell’s son wrote, compiling all of Bill’s stories about his travels and where he played this set as a young man from the 1930s through the 1950s. The book tells a fascinating story of William and his band on the road playing in bars, dance halls, and hotels throughout Pennsylvania. Mr. Boswell also writes about meeting some of the top musicians of the day such as Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Eddy Duchin, and Tommy Dorsey. This 1936 Leedy Century “Full Dress” Trap Set is one of the most complete and well documented drum sets from the 1930s in our collection. You can see and play this drumset by visiting the Northup Drums Museum. We are open by appointment 607-434- 4769. www.northupdrums.com 1936 Leedy Century “Full Dress” Trap Set with original Painted Dutch Windmill Scene By Tim NorthupNovember 2022 Modern Drummer 69Modern Drummer November 2022 70 M odern Drummer is going to start spotlighting certain new recordings that have the drums at the center of their sound. These recordings might be drummer-led, or just include a high-quality, special, or unique drumming and musical performance from the drummer and/or musicians in the band. This column will not be restricted to only recordings, we will also be spotlighting new books and DVD’s that are being released. We encourage our readers to listen to the recordings that inspire them, and keep looking for new musical avenues to explore. You’ll never know what new music you might nd inspiring! Listen and learn. Brendan Buckley & Friends DrummerPlusDrummer Vol. 1 Self-Produced Brendan Buckley drums. With: Sarab Singh, Carter McLean, Brian Gri n, Tucker Rule, Ash Soan, Victor Indrizzo, Gilmar Gomes, Todd Sucherman, Randy Cooke, Gregg Bissonette, Blair Sinta, Van Romaine, Jerry Marotta, Antonio Sanchez, Aaron Comess, Cherisse Osei, Leo Costa, Benny Greb, Jose Modeles, Craig Macintyre, Matt Musty, Moritz Mueller, Like Adams, Michael Jerome, drums. In this album, Brendan Buckley takes listeners on a collaborative drumming journey. Brendan crafts a di erent concept and tone throughout the record with each track featuring a duet with an all-star drummer. These instrumental tracks provide a unique perspective and insight into the mind of each drummer. Franco Ambrosetti Nora Enja Records Peter Erskine drums Swiss trumpet legend Franco Ambrosetti always makes great records with amazing drummers, this is no exception. Nora is a lush recording of ballads that were recorded with a rhythm section of pianist Uri Caine, bassist Scott Colley, guitarist John Sco eld, and drummer Peter Erskine. However, this recording is about the string section led by concertmaster Sara Caswell and arranged and conducted by Alan Broadbent. Erskine is the ideal drummer for this elegant and majestic record. Peter and bassist Scott Colley t together like a puzzle, always listening, complimenting, and caressing the music that is surrounding and running through them. Marilyn Mazur’s Shamania Rerooting CYH Records Marilyn Mazur percussion Lisbeth Diers percussion Anna Lund drums Danish percussionist Marilyn Mazur has created a beautiful musical soundscape that de es any musical category. It is music of the entire world. Jazz, European Classical, Folk, World, Rock, it’s all in there. Mazur has recorded 14 records as a bandleader, but this one is di erent. Shamania is the name of her all female 10-piece band, and Rerooting the name of her new recording, Drummer Anna Lund and percussionist Lisbeth Diers shine throughout. Mazur, Diers, and Lund weave intricate percussive tapestries with which all the other musicians wrap themselves. This is a beautiful recording. Rerooting delivers a soulful and spiritual musical package.November 2022 Modern Drummer 71 Mata Atlantica Retiro E Ritmo 7D Media Marcus Reuter samples, treatments, soundscapes, eld recordings Andi Pupato percussion Gary Husband piano Pat Mastelotto voice Producer Mathias Derer has assembled a huge cast of musicians to author a musical love-letter to Mata Atlantica, the rainforest of Brazil. Stemming from treatments of eld recordings, Markus Reuter has amassed a multi-layered soundscape of haunting melodies, jazz harmony, grooves inspired by Brazilian rhythms, poetry, and the genuine sounds of Mata life. The modern rhythms of Brazil are the core of this inspiring record. Carlo Mombelli Lullaby for Planet Earth CYH Records Jorge Rossy drums and vibraphone Bassist Carlo Mombelli has created a very unique guitar trio recording. Both Mombelli and guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel sing, while Rossy gives a very impressionistic drum performance. The word “peaceful” and the label ECM comes immediately to mind. Mombelli’s voice on electric bass is very distinctive and unique. His composing is beautiful. We haven’t heard a lot of Rossy since he stopped playing with Brad Meldau’s trio. Rossy’s own recordings playing marimba and vibraphone have been a nice surprise. But it’s nice to him playing the drumset as creatively as ever. James Gaiters Soul Revival Understanding Reimagined Jawgaitmusic James Gaiters drums The jazz organ tradition lives on with James Gaiters’ Soul Revival. It is so nice to hear a drummer paying respect to the rich history of the organ groups. Gaiters plays organ classics like “Congo Chant” and “Chitlins con Carne” with a swinging band. Organist Robert Mason is holding it down as any great organist does. Together Gaiters and Mason create a wonderful foundation for guitarist Kevin Turner and saxophonist Edwin Bayard to solo and speak the truth. The arrangement of Isaac Hayes’ “Soul Man” is a nice surprise, this record has some nice old school grease that is (unfortunately) becoming a little extinct in today’s jazz scene. Thank you James for keeping the grease alive. Duduka Da Fonseca Quarteto Universal Yes!!! Sunnyside Music Duduka Da Fonseca drums Duduka Da Fonseca blends Brazilian rhythms and jazz perfectly and his resume’ proves just that. He has played with the legends of both genres. He brings his Brazilian heritage to his jazz playing and his sense of improvisation and swing to his Brazilian drumming. His groove is both deep and light, and his musical concept is ever evolving. This is a fantastic record of Brazilian music written by legendary composers and played by a stellar band of Brazil’s best modern musicians. While many musicians play the music of Brazil from the outside looking in, the music on Yes!!! is Brazilian music that is being played from the inside looking out.Modern Drummer November 2022 72 The unique studio kit that Hal Blaine designed (shown here) started with a Ludwig Super Classic blue sparkle bass drum and single-headed oor tom, along with a 6.5 X14 Supraphonic chrome snare drum (into which Hal etched his initials.) Then Hal added seven single-headed toms that featured spun- berglass shells made by A.F. Blaemire and tted with Ludwig Drum hardware. The toms were mounted on two massive rolling racks so that they could be moved easily yet remain solidly in place when played. Producers loved Hal’s sweeping tom lls, which only this eight drum con guration could produce. “But it wasn’t about playing a lot of drums or showing o ,” said Hal in an interview, “It was about helping a song to tell its story.” The success of Hal’s “studio monster” had an impact on drum kit design as well. In 1973, the Ludwig Drum Company adopted Hal’s design to create it’s Octaplus kit. At the time of its introduction it was the biggest production Drum con guration anyone had ever seen. This comes from the book Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits, available at moderndrummer.com Hal Blaine’s Ludwig and Blaemire 1960s and 70s Studio KitLegends Coming Soon: Billy Cobham • Carmine Appice • Gavin Harrison • Giovanni Hidalgo • Carl Palmer Cindy Blackman Santana • Dave Weckl • Charlie Watts • Eric Singer • Alex González Buy from your favorite music retailer Check out more at moderndrummer.com/legends Presents: Legends Collection The Extensive And New In-depth Interviews • Artist Approved Content New Song Transcriptions With Artist Insight Never Before Seen Photos • Digital Download components Not just another drum book or magazine, It’s Modern Drummer Legends!Next >