Forum: Drums
02-28-2011, 02:48 PM
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Forum: Drums
02-02-2011, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 1
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Moving, and selling some Radio Kings
I'm about to move back to the "real world", from Alaska, and to raise some money for the trip, have decided to sell most of my Radio Kings. (I'm keeping the snare drum and Rogers pedal.) Excuse the...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-01-2011, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 887
Moving - Selling some Slinigerland Radio Kings
I'm about to move back to the "real world", from Alaska, and to raise some money for the trip, have decided to sell most of my Radio Kings. (I'm keeping the snare drum and Rogers pedal.) Excuse the...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-25-2008, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,552
Re: William F. Ludwig II passed away
Like many of us, I grew up with Ludwig being a household word. My father was a drummer, and played Ludwig his whole life. My very first drums were Ludwig. LOT's of memories, over MANY years.
My...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-06-2008, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 126
Views: 11,527
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Forum: General Discussion
12-04-2007, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,588
Interesting (free) Podcast for drummers
Hi everybody,
I originally posted something about this in the "Drummers/Buddy Rich" thread. But, there are so many replies on other subjects that I think the announcement is getting buried. So......
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Forum: Drummers
12-04-2007, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich
Jon,
I couldn't agree more. Those of us who grew up listening to and watching Buddy have an "understanding" of the whole person. My comment was really intended for people who are new to Buddy, and...
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Forum: Drummers
12-04-2007, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich
I've just launched a Podcast series for drummers, and it contains some great insight into the careers of both Buddy Rich and Stan Getz. Episode #01 includes interviews with Cathy Rich, (Buddy Rich's...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-24-2007, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,432
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Forum: Drummers
08-23-2007, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich
Buddy's footwork (and everything else) was tremendous. If you listen to his recordings through good speakers, or with headphones, or heard him live, you know that his playing was totally evolved....
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Forum: General Discussion
08-23-2007, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,432
Remo
Since about 1964, I've been buying Remo heads for all my drums.
Like any drummer, I've experimented and listened to various heads by various manufacturers, but always prefer Remo. I prefer...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-28-2007, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,231
Re: THE "BIG" JAZZ THREAD
About ride cymbal playing...
• The "pattern"
I think you have 3 choices here... First, you can listen to and repeat all the ones that you think sound good, from a variety of recordings. Or, you...
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Forum: Drummers
04-02-2007, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
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Forum: Drummers
04-02-2007, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: Questions about BUDDY RICH
Basic stuff for fans of Buddy...
Caveat:
Like any drummer, Buddy occasionally used "other" equipment, for example when he flew in for an appearance on the "Tonight Show". So, the equipment I'll...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-28-2007, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 1,299
Views: 72,231
Re: THE "BIG" JAZZ THREAD
On "the state of jazz", that was previously discussed here...
It's always been tough to make a living in jazz, even if you're one of the excessively-gifted people. Jazz "is what it is", meaning...
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Forum: Drummers
11-06-2006, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich
My pleasure, guys...
In the aviation business, people say that "every generation rediscovers the P-51". In music, and related to drumming in particular. I'd say that every generation will...
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Forum: Drummers
11-04-2006, 05:06 AM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich
Often, Buddy performed tunes with just the trio portion of his band, featuring his favorite players. And... Often Buddy would feature one or more soloists in long stretches, with the rest of the band...
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Forum: Drummers
07-24-2006, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich
I'm (obviously, I suppose) a huge fan of Buddy's music. Buddy's playing,along with his "the show must go on" attitude, will be discussed forever, which is the proof of what he was. Of course, our...
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Forum: Drummers
07-23-2006, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 21,131
Re: Dennis Chambers
I only have one thing to say to Dennis...
Don't stop!
I've just seen the Mike Stern 2005/Paris videos posted today... Damn! Outstanding work.
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Forum: Drummers
07-17-2006, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Previously-unheard concert clips of Buddy Rich
Hi everybody,
The page I've created at http://www.mikejamesjazz.com/br_clips.html continues to grow...
I've just gotten some materials out of storage, which enabled me to post 3 new concerts of...
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Forum: Drummers
07-08-2006, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: great buddy rich video
This one, coming out in September, should be a huge hit with BR fans. Buddy is obviously "in the zone" on this one... Can't wait to hear and see it! (The drum solo from "Channel One Suite" is already...
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Forum: Drummers
06-21-2006, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich
Paraphrasing June Cleaver, from "Airplane!"...
Pardon me... I speak Jive...
He says that Buddy broke the pedal spring, and still played it "fast".
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Forum: Drummers
06-18-2006, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich
No.
But Buddy was awarded an honorary Doctorate for his accomplishments in music, from Berklee Colege of Music.
Righltfully so.
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Forum: General Discussion
06-10-2006, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 829
Views: 83,021
Re: Big kit = small Big kit = big ____
I suppose that since we all hear differently, each drummer has to decide if they need more or less equipment based on what THEY hear. It's subjective. I've always used a small kit, so naturally...
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Forum: Drummers
06-04-2006, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 619
Views: 83,372
Re: The Grand Master Buddy Rich
ALL judgements about ANY art form, including music, are subjective. That is... If you like it, it's great. and if you don't, it's not. No amount of qualification can "prove" that one person is...
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