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October 1977 Editor's Overview This issue of MD represents the cul- mination of our first year of publishing, and - like most new specialized publica- tions - we've had our share of growing pains. But, we made it through year one in fine form, and I view that as a major accomplishment for any new magazine. I'm extremely proud of my people, and FEATURES: very gratified with our continued indus- try-wide acceptance. We've devoted an Lenny White: Beyond Forever 4 unimaginable amount of time, talent, energy and determination to Volume 1 North Drum Report 6 in a dedicated effort to make MD a worthy publication that would fill a Tabla Talk: Badal Roy 8 void in the lives of serious drummers everywhere. Our efforts are not going Terri Lyne Carrington 10 unnoticed, and are truly beginning to pay off. As our subscription list con- Garry Marshall 11 tinues to grow steadily, so does our advertising support which in turn en- Milestone Percussion 12 ables us to improve office facilities and build on our staff. All this - in essence - simply means an even better COLUMNS: MD for you in the year to come. What with your many kind and enthusiastic Editor's Overview 1 letters of encouragement, I personally Readers Platform 2 don't see how we can lose. Thanks, It's Questionable 3 from all of us. Rock Perspectives 14 On with this issue. In response to Jazz Drummers Workshop 15 numerous requests, our lead off fea- Rudimental Symposium 16 tures for October are the exciting Drivers Seat 17 Lenny White - an illuminating profile Show & Studio 18 of this outstanding artist by jazz jour- Drum Soloist 20 nalist Aran Wald, and an interview with Industry Happenings 23 jazz tabla master Badal Roy which pro- Just Drums 24 vides some insights into this most in- Drum Market 28 teresting man's musical career. North Drums and Milestone Percus- sion, Ltd., are two names you'll be hear- ing a great deal about* in the future. Both are manufacturing equipment EDITOR: Ronald Spagnardi MD ADVISORY BOARD that's causing a lot of heads to turn. In- ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Paul Uldrich teresting reading on where they've been Thomas Varelli Henry Adler Don Lamond and where they're going. MANAGING EDITOR: Michael Cramer Carmine Appice Mel Lewis Terri Lynn Carrington is a twelve ART DIRECTOR: Bryan Mitchell Horacee Arnold Peter Magadini year old jazz drumming talent with an PRODUCTION MANAGER: Roger Elliston Louie Bellson Mitch Markovich outstanding list of credits and a great ADVERTISING: Jonathan Wolf Roy Burns Butch Miles future ahead. Garry Marshall, better Isabel Lori Jim Chapin Charlie Persip known as the creator and producer of CIRCULATION: Nancy Schuller Joe Corsello Arthur Press TV's Happy Days and Laverne & Shir- Leo L. Spagnardi Sonny Igoe Paul Price ley has also been known to dabble in Barbara Macioci the fine art of drumming and once made a living at it. MD's own Gabe Villani takes a lighthearted look at Garry's early drumming days. Advisory Board member Butch Miles of the Basie band with some super ad- vice for big band aspirants; a look at the Swiss Rudiments, and a Max Roach solo (continued on Page 21) the technical and musical aspects of drumming, rather than emphasis' on an individual's childhood. READERS PLATFORM ANDY JOHNSON WILMINGTON, DEL. How about an interview with Stanley Spector? I'm a student of his and I think he's one of the most underrated drum teachers in the country. Accord- Congratulations on MD. Drummers "The In-Demand Club Date Drummer" ing to a Down Beat interview from some world-wide have been waiting years for (April '77), should have been titled years back, Jake Hanna and Joe Co- this. Both I and all my pupils are very "The Commandments For a Weekend cuzzo agree with me. happy with your magazine for its excel- Drummer." Well written and very accur- TOBEY McINTOSH lent variety of informative and educa- ate. Just beautiful. Keep it up. ELDON,MO. tional material. CHET KUROWSKI MINGO MARTINO CRANFORD,N. J. I think MD is perhaps the best piece of ESTUDIOS DE PERCUSSION literature of its kind that has been print- LaPLATA, ARGENTINA I would like to see articles on Jake ed for drummers. Your first issues really Hanna, Davey Tough, Mel Lewis and said something, and did so in a very pro- Kindly enroll me as a subscriber to your Art Blakey. How about printing a list of fessional way. fine publication. The news of MD has records with good representative exam- DICK DiCENSO got around in England as Jimmy Tag- ples of the above mentioned for those RANDOLPH, MASS. ford, secretary of the Contemporary of us interested in finding out about Drummers Society has written about it. some drummers besides Buddy Rich Skepticism breeds criticism. To criti- Best wishes and success. and Billy Cobham. cize your first issue was to say, "Sure TREVOR BENHAM ED SLAUSON it's good, but how do you follow it up OXFORD,ENGLAND BUENA PARK, CALIF. and continue the norm you've set." Upon receiving my further issues - all In reply to your article, "Merits of the You are to be congratulated for the ex- doubts have vanished. It's a great publi- Matched Grip", (April '77), might I cellent beginning issues of MD. I sincere- cation for a great profession. By contin- suggest that we drummers learn and ap- ly believe it should be in the hands of uing your informative articles and ad- ply both traditional and matched grips every 'serious player and student. The vice, you not only captivate your cur- according to the musical situation, rath- exchange of information to our fellow rent subscribers, but you are sure to er than continue to argue over which is players is the highest form of service. create new ones. Thank you for helping better. Shouldn't the music come first? Thank goodness we are no longer in the us all. Isn't that really what it's all about? dark ages where teachers held back DAVE HAMILTON STAN HOLLAND some information lest their students got THE DRUM SHOPPE HARTFORD, ALA. better than them and stole their jobs THORNHILL, ONTARIO, CANADA away. The vast majority of great players I recently attended an Emerson, Lake today delight when they can help their and Palmer concert and have never seen younger brethren. a more incredible performance by Carl WILLIAM SCHINSTINE Palmer who has to be the most fantastic S&S SCHOOL OF MUSIC rock percussionist in the business. I'm POTTSTOWN, PA. really anxious to see an article on this unbelievable performer. As a reader of MD I would like to see GREGTULEY interviews with some of the younger EVANSVILLE, IND. European rock drummers such as Bill Bruford, Barriemore Barlow of "Jethro I look at Modern Drummer as an edu- Tull", Phil Collins of "Genesis", Andy cational experience, especially your col- McCullough and others. Thanks for the umns Shop Talk, On The Job, and the quality, and most especially for letting Shoppers Guide. Straightforward and us drummers be heard. basic. As long as you keep publishing, JAY COHEN I'll be buying. MIAMI, FLA. JIM McDONALD VICTORIA, B.C. I think your magazine is great. I'd like to see articles on Les DeMerle and Steve The article by Nick Todd, On the Job: Gadd. I would also like to see more on IT'S QUESTIONABLE by CHARLES McKAY system, I'd like to know why they've discontinued parts for the older line. G.S. Q. I have a very fast foot but it's not consistent. Some nights DETROIT, MICH. I can really burn. On other nights, I can't seem to get it to- gether. What can I do to get that consistency? A. Don Cannedy, Marketing Director at Rogers, informs us B.S. that his company is making a sincere effort to help all Swivel- ALIQUIPPA, PA. malic owners in making the transition to the Memrilok system as smooth and painless as possible. Cannedy advises that A. Consistency is one of the most difficult things to develop adaptors are available for Swivelmatic, as are other replace- in any area of performance. Your bass drum playing will only ment parts. Any questions or problems that cannot be resolved attain consistency as you develop a safe margin of speed, con- via Rogers dealers should be brought to the attention of Don trol and endurance over and above what is normally required Cannedy at Rogers Drums, 1300 E. Valencia, Fullerton, Calif. of you in an average playing situation. This only seems to 92631. come with much playing and hours of concentrated and pro- ductive practice. The guidance of a competent instructor is Q. I was hoping you could settle an argument. What drum- strongly recommended with an emphasis on a complete bass mer is generally credited for being the most influential player drum development program. in the evolution of the bop drumming style, and what were those basic evolutionary concepts? Q. Several years ago a number of noted jazz drummers were J. G. playing a brand of electronic drums known as Hollywood. Can BOSTON, MASS. you supply some information? Are they still available? R.H. A. The major change in the playing concepts of the early bop MERIDEN, CONN. drummers was a relinquishing of the bass drums role as the pri- mary time keeper. The bass drum began to acquire a separate A. The Hollywood Tronic Drums were an electronic drum set voice in terms of rhythmic variety and tone color. The time manufactured in Italy and distributed in this country in the feeling was shifted more to the top via the ride cymbal and the mid-sixties by the Carl Fischer Company.
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