Rashied Ali

188 Pages·2007·33.23 MB·English

by  Modern Drummer

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Contents
Contents
Volume 27, Number 1
Cover photo by Alex Solca
Inset photo by Paul La Raia
P M C ’
AUL C ARTNEY S
A L J .
BE ABORIEL R
One of drumming’s hottest stars of the studio and
stage, Abe Laboriel Jr. seems to be everywhere
these days—Paul McCartney, Vanessa Carlton,
Sting…. One good listen, and you’ll know why.
by Robyn Flans
EXCLUSIVE! 54 olca
Sir Paul Talks S
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Drums With MD Ale
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LATIN GREAT Def Leppard’s RICKALLEN
olca ROBBY AMEEN Adema’s KRISKOHLS
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Alex As good a tutorial as Funkifying The Claveis, it Phish’s JONFISHMAN
gives little indication of how powerful a drum- Counting Crows’ BENMIZE
mer its author is. A killer new album with the
equally gifted Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez STEVEHOUGHTON
gives us ample reason to pick this guy’s brain. Southside Johnny’s LOUIEAPPEL
by Ken Micallef
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FREE-JAZZ TRAILBLAZER90 PLAYBACK 154
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ASHIED LI ALAN WHITE
When John Coltrane asks a drummer to join Before he joined one of the blazingest pro-
his band—withElvin Jones—it should come gressive bands ever, dynamic Yes stick man
a as no surprise when he’s soon acknowl- Alan White worked with British rock’s royal-
ai
a R edged as a player of enormous talent and ty. MDtracks music history, album by album.
ul L influence. Freedom never sounded so good. by Adam Budofsky
a
P by Bob Moses
I M 179
N EMORIAM
L H
IONEL AMPTON
MD L A
OOKS T 160
Lionel Hampton may have been known
STICK TWIRLING primarily as a vibes master, but with his
passing, the fraternity of drummers has
Admittedly, it ain’t for everyone. But in the lost one of its own. MDremembers the
right hands, at the right time, a little of that beloved “Hamp.”
ol’ baton action can make the show…well… by Rick Van Horn
more of a show. Tips from the pros on the
drummer’s favorite visual aid.
by Billy Amendola, Lauren Vogel Weiss, and
Steve Stockmal
Education
106 RUDIMENTAL SYMPOSIUM 120 JAZZ DRUMMERS’ 134 HEALTH & SCIENCE
The Para Stroke: WORKSHOP Martial Arts For Today’s Drummer,
An “Enhanced” Rudiment Part 4: Harmony Of Mind, Body,
Improv Playhouse 2:
by Chet Doboe Destination Ostinato Drumming, And Life
by Matt Wilson by Dave Fusco
110 THE MUSICAL DRUMMER
Understanding The Language 124 ROCK PERSPECTIVES 142 CONCEPTS
Of Music, Part 16: Ringo’s Top-15: Everybody Auditions:
Putting It All Together A Listener’s Guide To His Classic Tracks An Old Pro Offers A Few Tips
by Ron Spagnardi by Jim Duffy by Billy Ward
116 ROCK ’N’ JAZZ CLINIC 132 OFF THE RECORD 148 SHOWDRUMMERS’ SEMINAR
Dave Weckl: Latin Style & Analysis Travis Barker: Box Car Racer The Drummers Of Mamma Mia!
by David Latour by Ed Breckenfeld by Ken Ross and Victor Rendón
Departments
8 AN EDITOR’S OVERVIEW Page 170
The Teacher/Player Myth 18 IT’S QUESTIONABLE 180 DRUM MARKET
by Ron Spagnardi
Including Vintage Showcase
10 READERS’ PLATFORM 170 CRITIQUE
184 DRUMKIT OF THE MONTH
14 ASK A PRO 174 BACKBEATS
2002 DCI Championship Results,
Danny Carey, Nicko McBrain,
and more
and Rocky Bryant
Equipment
32 NEW AND NOTABLE
Page 40
40 PRODUCT CLOSE-UP
LP Bronze Shell Tito Puente
Tribute Edition Timbales
by Norman Arnold
42
Canopus Steel, Hammered
Bronze, And Maple Snare
Drums, And Accessories
by Martin Patmos
44
Meinl Generation X
Thomas Lang Signature Cymbals
52
Quick Looks: Pro-Mark Broom Sticks,
by Chap Ostrander
Accent Brushes, And Skid-Proof Mat
by Chap Ostrander
CUSTOM SHOWCASE
46 African American Drum Company Quick Looks: Cappella Cocobolo
Signature Series Do-Bop Kit Cowbell Beater
by Robin Tolleson by Norman Arnold
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Drum Solo Snare Drums
by Phil Ferraro
AN EDITOR’S OVERVIEW
Volume 27, Number 1
The World’s Most Widely Read Drum Magazine
EDITOR/PUBLISHER RONALDSPAGNARDI
CHIEFFINANCIALOFFICER ISABELSPAGNARDI
ASSOCIATEPUBLISHER TRACYA. KEARNS
SENIOREDITOR RICKVANHORN
EDITORIALDIRECTOR WILLIAMF. MILLER
MANAGINGEDITOR ADAMJ. BUDOFSKY
EDITORIALASSISTANT SUZANNEHURRING
SENIORARTDIRECTOR SCOTTG. BIENSTOCK
The Teacher/Player Myth
ASSISTANTARTDIRECTOR MICHELEM.NEWHOUSE
ASSISTANTARTDIRECTOR JOSEPHKING
ADVERTISINGDIRECTOR BOBBERENSON
ADVERTISINGASSISTANT JOANC. STICKEL
I’m sure we’ve all heard the old saying, “Those who can, do; those who EDITOR/ADVERTISINGASSOCIATE BILLYAMENDOLA
can’t, teach.”It’s a phrase that’s been tossed around for years and WEBSITEDIRECTOR KEVINW. KEARNS
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Consider the following list of names:
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Burt Korall, Rick Mattingly, Ken Micallef, Mark Parsons, Mike
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