Buddy Miles’ resume was filled with powerful players. Buddy played with Jimi Hendrix and the Band of Gypsys, he played with heavy cats like Carlos Santana, and even recorded several of his own albums. One of the many things that impresses me most about Buddy Miles is that he didn’t just play the drums. He […]…
In the last several years, Brian Blade has risen to prominence as one of the foremost jazz drummers in the music industry. He’s gained that popularity by being a versatile and unique drummer, knowing how to blend with a variety of groups and music styles. He’s played with some of the best jazz musicians in […]…
This post is dedicated to the type of drummer interested in recording drums, as it is an art form just as vital as drumming is for any professional recording. I’ve recorded in many different scenarios over my career, and tuned a lot of drums to make sure they sound great for sessions, but the sound […]…
There are plenty of professional drummers you probably haven’t heard about but have seen with all sorts of big names. One of those drummers is Sonny Emory. Granted he’s made quite a name for himself as a session and live drummer, plus he puts on a slammin’ live solo on stage. He’s played with groups […]…
I recently came across a video produced by Steve Smith, famed drummer for the hit band Journey and jazz drummer aficionado, endorsing a product called the Samsung Zomm Q3 Handy Video Recorder. Now, whether or not you look into that specific product is irrelevant, but the point I would like to make is just how […]…
Omar Hakim is one of the more successful session and live drummers in the music industry for the last twenty years or so. He’s played with several top name acts including Dire Straights, Sting, and Weather Report among many others. And when it comes to playing the drums, he has mentioned in interviews that he […]…
If you’re into the world of jazz drumming, you’ve probably come across the name Joe Morello. I’ve featured him on the Play Drums By Ear blog for his brush work before, but haven’t talked much about his time with the Dave Brubeck Quartet. Joe is still considered to have been one of the best jazz […]…