Modern Drummer #022.pdf

FEATURES:

HAL BLAINE

Hal Blaine is one of the most respected studio drummers on

the music scene today. For 22 years he has recorded with prac-

tically all of the major artists and is still going strong. His

longevity in the business is phenomenal. With all of that ex-

perience behind him, Blaine has much to share with up and

coming drummers, and does so both in MD's interview and in

his introductory column "Staying in Tune."

CONTENTS

FAMOUDOU DON MOYE

Drawing from the tradition of African music, ancient theatre

and religion. The Art Ensemble of Chicago is truly a unique

and creative musical force. Famoudou Don Moye, the inven-

tive drummer/percussionist with the Art Ensemble explains the

concept of their music. His own approach to the music involves

experimentation and exploration of the different percussive

sounds that can be obtained.

GIL MOORE

As drummer with the rock band Triumph. Gil Moore is con-

scientious about his art, stating that in order to expand tech-

nically, it is most beneficial to experiment with a diversity of

musical styles. Moore is also very attentive to his equipment

and knowledgeable about how to achieve the best sound from

his drums in live and recording situations. 2 2

PERCUSSION PIONEER: AN MD SPECIAL

REPORT ON GAUGER R.I.M.S.

DOUBLE PLAY: DAVID PETERS AND

AND BOBBY CAMPO OF LEROUX

MD VISITS THE PERCUSSION INSTITUTE

OF TECHNOLOGY

COLUMNS:

EDITOR'S OVERVIEW

2 STRICTLY TECHNIQUE

Quadragrip

by Michael Welch

IT'S QUESTIONABLE

by Cheech Iero

IN MEMORIAM

Cozy Cole

by Scott K. Fish

CONCEPTS

Heroes

by Roy Burns

MALLETS

Introducing David Samuels

by Scott K.. Fish

PRODUCT CLOSE-UP

Pearl ET-Series 8-ply Maple Drums

by Bob Saydlowski, Jr.

SHOP TALK

Upstaging

by Vince Gutman

READERS' PLATFORM

ASK A PRO

ROCK PERSPECTIVES

Converting Those Old Rhythms, Part I

by David Garibaldi

COMPLETE PERCUSSIONIST

Symphonic Tympani Head

by Vic Firth

JAZZ DRUMMERS' WORKSHOP

The Music of the Drums

by Barry Altschul

DRUM MARKET

7 8

SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Getting the Latin Flavor

by John Rae

SHOW AND STUDIO

Irv Cottler: Keeper of the Time

by Tracy Borst

INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

JUST DRUMS

STAFF:

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Ronald Spagnardi

FEATURES EDITOR: Karen Larcombe

ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Mark Hurley

Paul Uldrich

MANAGING EDITOR: Scott K. Fish

ART DIRECTOR:

Tom Mandrake

PRODUCTION

MANAGER:

Roger Elliston

ADVERTISING

DIRECTOR:

Jean Mazza

We receive literally hundreds of letters each week. I've repeatedly

asked for your thoughts and suggestions since our inception five years

ago, and I thank you all for your kind response to that request.

A great deal of the mail we receive is directed to name drummers.

Some of you have written asking if your letters do in fact get through

to the artists. We try to channel as many letters as possible through

our Ask A Pro column, however, others request a personal reply. Per-

sonal reply letters are grouped with others going to the same artist and

forwarded periodically. Often the letters are sent to a personal home

address, while in some cases they're forwarded to the management of-

fice, PR people or the drum company.

Letters to MD's columnists are also forwarded regularly. Your com-

ments on a column, and suggestions for future ones, are appreciated

and essential. Of course, our columnists receive a great deal of mail

also, so it's wise to try to be as concise as possible. If you need a per-

sonal reply, enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. But bear in

mind, you may not get an immediate reply. Even though our colum-

nists are dedicated to helping young drummers, they're also extremely

busy musicians. It's often difficult to maintain a performance and

teaching schedule, write for MD, and answer personal mail quickly, as

well. Nonetheless, I know our columnists enjoy hearing from you.

Your questions and suggestions often materialize into ideas for new ar-

ticles, and act as a barometer from which the writers can gauge your

needs. Send your letters to the columnists, c/o Modern Drummer Mag-

azine. We'll see to it they receive them.

This issue leads off with an absorbing interview with studio drummer

Hal Blaine, by MD's Robyn Flans. A Grammy Award winner, Blaine

is the epitome of a well-rounded, versatile drummer. Along with his

work in TV and motion pictures, Blaine has performed and recorded

with an incredible assortment of major artists spanning three decades.

Triumph's Gil Moore has some intriguing views on a myriad of drum

topics, while Famoudou Don Moye discusses his role in the develop-

ment of contemporary music with the Art Ensemble of Chicago. And

David Peters and Bobby Campo from LeRoux comment on making it

big in a Louisiana based band in Double Play.

In our travels this issue, we've visited L.A.'s Percussion Institute of

Technology, one of the most innovative new drum schools in the coun-

try; and Minnetonka, Minnesota (of all places) for an in-depth discus-

sion with Gary Gauger, the man behind the exciting and revolutionary

Resonance Isolation Mounting Systems (RIMS) for drums.

MD is also delighted to welcome several outstanding guest colum-

nists this issue: Barry Altschul on jazz drums, Latin insights from John

Rae, Vic Firth on timpani, and an introduction to a brand new MD

mallet percussion department by David Samuels. Plus, the ever-inven-

tive David Garibaldi explores shuffle rhythms, and Michael Welch en-

lightens us on the many possibilities of Quadragrip. A close-up of

Pearl's Earthtone Series, an informal rap with Sinatra's Irv Cottier,

and how to build your own drum riser/flight case are all engrossing ad-

ditions to this month's package. Enjoy.

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DIRECTOR: Isabel Lori

ADMINISTRATIVE

MANAGER: Ann Lambariello

DEALER SERVICE

MANAGER: Carol Morales

CIRCULATION: Leo L. Spagnardi

Ellen Urry

MD ADVISORY BOARD:

Henry Adler

Mel Lewis

Carmine Appice

Peter Magadini

Horacee Arnold

Mitch Markovich

Louie Bellson

Butch Miles

Roy Burns

Joe Morello

Jim Chapin

Charley Perry

Billy Cobham

Charli Persip

Joe Corsello

Joe Pollard

Les DeMerle

Arthur Press

Len DiMuzio

Paul Price

Charlie Donnelly

Paul Real

Sonny Igoe

Paul T. Riddle

Don Lamond

Ed Shaughnessy

Lenny White

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS:

Susan Alexander, John Faraola, Robyn

Flans, Norbert Goldberg, Harold Howland,

Cheech Iero, Larry Kanusher. Rick Mat-

tingly. Michael Rozek, Boh Saydlowski, Jr..

Michael Shore, T. Bruce Wittet.

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