Hello to everyone, everywhere! NEW ALBUM NEWS It’s been an absolute joy to work on this new album with these musicians. In a time when music seems to miraculously appear for no cost, we want to thank all of you who have supported the project with time, effort...
Are rudiments essential to your playing? By his own admission, Roy Haynes said he wasn’t a rudimental drummer. I feel that’s what made him unique among the jazz drumming greats. His plays from influences beyond the drumming language of rudiments. Note this...
HOW DEVELOPING CONTROL HELPS YOU TO BE A UNIQUE DRUMMER I’m going to attribute this saying to Art Blakey because that’s how I remember it. In a TV interview, he was asked why he’s been a central figure among jazz drummers for so many decades. He basically said ‘you...
To All BEATLES Lovers: JAMBa’s OFF WHITE Album, feat. Bernard Purdie, has been called a “unique, eclectic, and original” take on Beatle classics. Here’s what others had to say about JAMBa’s OFF WHITE ALBUM Ken Bays writer for CyberPR...
Over the years, I’ve found myself meeting musicians that I really respected. Guys whose albums I wore out. Guys whose music had a tremendous impact on my playing. I’m not a “I really gotta meet this guy” type of person but you find yourself in situations with...
