TOMMY CLUFETOS the Journeyman Drummer Has Single-Mindedly Ignored Distractions
!N)NCREDIBLE0RIZE 0ACKAGE&ROM2OLAND /::934/--9#,5&%4/3s0!339/52#/,,%'%!5$)4)/. 7). 6ALUED!T/VER $ECEMBER 4HE7ORLDS$RUM-AGAZINE 353)%)"!22! !.$ 4(% -$02/0!.%, (/44/0)#3&/24/$!9´3$25--%2 #(!$3-)4( 7),,#!,(/5. *!3/.")44.%2 !,,)3/.-),,%2 (/2!#)/(%2.!.$%: 0!5,7%24)#/ 2/$-/2'%.34%). *%&&$!6)3 -/$%2.$25--%2#/- $!.)%,',!33 #(2)30%..)% 0%4%2%23+).% Volume 34, Number 12 CONTENTS 46 28 TOMMY CLUFETOS The journeyman drummer has single-mindedly ignored distractions Paul La Raia and focused solely on what’s important: the song, the groove, and slamming beats like his life depends on it. 34 REXSELL HARDY JR. At a young age, the future Mary J. Blige drummer knew he was preparing for big things. Today his résumé features some of the greatest artists on the R&B and gospel scenes, including Chaka Khan, Kirk Franklin, Keri Hilson, and Marvin Sapp. His mantra for success? Go hard, or go home. 43 THE 2011 MD PRO PANEL The Modern Drummer Pro Panel is an annually revolving group of internationally recognized player/commentators with one essential purpose: to help us master the physical and mental techniques of our noble instrument, the drumset. 46 SUSIE IBARRA Drummer/composer and 2011 MD Pro Panelist Susie Ibarra not only bucks tradition in “out” jazz, she boldly ignores the limits of a drum- 28 34 mer’s influence on the world stage. Alex Solca 58 COLLEGE BOUND! Planning on attending a music school? We illuminate many of the steps to take in order to apply and audition with success.
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