Category Archives: Jazz
The Amazing Gene Krupa
Today we check out a classic figure in drumming. You won’t be disappointed!
Andy Narell & Relator – University of Calypso
In 2009, Andy Narell released an album called
Bill Stewart: Live at Modern Drummer 2008
I’ve been on a Bill Stewart kick lately so I was thrilled to find this video that includes both some playing and some footage of Bill answering some interesting interview questions. Can you just “swing a band” playing just quarter
Vinnie Colaiuta Live at the Baked Potato
It has been too long since we featured some videos of Vinnie Colaiuta on DrumChattr.com. Vinnie is probably best known from his drumming with Frank Zappa, but if you check out his
NPR Music Field Recordings: Eric Harland & Avishai Cohen
This week has been an absolute blast on the site! We have to thank you all so much for your interaction and ideas. When we began investing time and energy into this space, our vision was one of interaction and
Modern Jazz Quartet play “Summertime”
It seems that this week we have been posting a lot of jazz videos, so I wanted to post one of my favorites. This is the Modern Jazz Quartet playing “Summertime” at the 35th Anniversary Tour in 1987. The MJQ
Buddy Rich on why he doesn’t use match grip
Ah.. you have to love YouTube. In this video, Buddy Rich claims that playing traditional grip is the key to playing creatively behind the drums. I’ve often wondered why so many jazz drummers play this way. Do you think this
Chick Corea & Gary Burton – Armando’s Rumba
While searching for a video for today’s post, I came across an a set of videos of Gary Burton and Chick Corea performing at the Internationale Jazzwoche Burghausen, Germany in 2011. This video features Chick and Gary performing Armando’s Rumba
Dave Black Hi-Hat Solo
Drummer Dave Black was best-known for his drumming with Duke Ellington between 1953 and 1955. This video features an incredible hi-hat solo by Dave Black filmed in 1993. Thanks to
