Features Cover Photo by Charles Stewart Columns ROY HAYNES EDUCATION ROCK 'N' JAZZ CLINIC The Shuffle by Randy Martin 38 IN THE STUDIO Introduction To Drumset Miking by Bruce Bartlett 42 STRICTLY TECHNIQUE South Indian Rhythmic System: Part 2 by Jamey Haddad 56 ELECTRONIC INSIGHTS The Trapparatus by Willie Wilcox 62 JAZZ DRUMMERS WORKSHOP Two Techniques For The Hi-hat by Joe Buerger 74 He's played with them all—Louis Armstrong, Lester Young, LISTENER'S GUIDE 80 Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Gary Burton, et al.—and his by Phil Collins and Art Blakey memories are as vivid as the musical experiences themselves, DRUM SOLOIST 16 by Jeff Potter Roy Haynes: "Matrix" by Ted Moore 82 CLUB SCENE On The Rise: Part 2 106 A.J. PERO by Rick Van Horn They wanna rock alright, but there's more to Twisted Sister's EQUIPMENT drummer than you might expect, PRODUCT CLOSE-UP 22 by Teri Saccone Electronic Drums: Part 5 110 by Bob Saydlowski, Jr JUST DRUMS 116 PROFILES DRUM ROADIES: UP AND COMING New Edition's Danny Donnelly 84 Part 2 by Rick Van Horn We conclude our look at the world of the drum tech by speaking with Robert "Bear" Lemons (Chicago), Anthony Dave Huff: White Heart And Beyond Aquilato (Hall & Oates), and David Covelli (Kenny Loggins). by Larry Rhodes 96 by Jeff Potter 26 SHOW DRUMMERS' SEMINAR Boo Boo McAfee And Curly Whitaker: On The Country Fair Circuit JIMMIE FADDEN by Rick Van Horn 85 Playing in the same band for 20 years can be a rough job, NEWS unless you're in a group like the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, whose UPDATE 6 variety of styles keeps things interesting. INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS 114 by Robyn Flans 30 DEPARTMENTS EDITOR'S OVERVIEW 2 READER'S PLATFORM 4 DAVID CALARCO ASK A PRO 10 His playing with Nick Brignola is confident, and so are his opinions on just about everything. IT'S QUESTIONABLE 12 by Rick Van Horn 34 DRUM MARKET 94 PUBLISHER Ronald Spagnardi ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Isabel Spagnardi EDITOR Ronald Spagnardi FEATURES EDITOR Rick Mattingly MANAGING EDITOR Rick Van Horn ASSOCIATE EDITORS Up Susan Hannum William F. Miller EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Elaine Cannizzaro The ART DIRECTOR David H. Creamer ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Ladder Kevin W. Kearns ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Isabel Spagnardi As Editor/Publisher of Modern Drummer for the past ten years, I've ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet and speak with Ellen Corsi ASSISTANT some of the leading drummers in the world today. Hardly a month goes by ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER where someone doesn't decide to visit our office, sometimes to discuss Tracy Kearney important matters, and other times simply to say hello, meet the office staff, and talk drums for an hour or so. DEALER SERVICE MANAGER I've always made it a practice, no matter how busy I am, to stop and Debbie Worden chat with most every artist who passes through. I particularly enjoy doing CIRCULATION this with the younger, up-and-coming players who often stop off on their Leo Spagnardi travels through our area. When you do enough of this, you soon begin to Susan A. Kretschmar note some common traits that most of these young players possess. SALES PROMOTION MANAGER Obviously, the younger drummers who are just now getting their first Evelyn Urry breaks in our competitive business have done so on the basis of talent and ability, first and foremost. But there are certain other intangibles that go MODERN DRUMMER ADVISORY BOARD beyond talent, not the least of which is an inspiring sense of enthusiasm. Henry Adler, Carmine Appice, Louie Bellson, Bill Bruford, Roy Burns, Jim Chapin, Les They are all notably enthusiastic about the stage they've reached, and it DeMerle, Len DiMuzio, Charlie Donnelly, Peter comes through loud and clear in their attitudes. Erskine, Danny Gottlieb, Sonny Igoe, Jim There's also a considerable amount of energy that seems to radiate from Keltner, Mel Lewis, Larrie Londin, Peter each of these young artists. No matter how hard they've been working, or Magadini, George Marsh, Butch Miles, Joe Morello, Andy Newmark, Neil Peart, Charlie how long and far they may have traveled during the past month, they never Perry, Paul T. Riddle, Ed Shaughnessy, Steve seem to lose the capacity to maintain a highly supercharged energy level. Smith, Ed Thigpen. It's easy to say, "Sure they're enthusiastic and energetic. That's not diffi- cult to do when you're able to see the light of that big break shining CONTRIBUTING WRITERS through." But, in truth, these young players are not overly affected by this. Susan Alexander, Scott K. Fish, Robyn Flans, Even when they're not working steadily, or when their careers are not Simon Goodwin, Jeff Potter, Teri Saccone, going exactly as planned, there always exists a positive sense of optimism, Robert Santelli, Bob Saydlowski, Jr., Robin enthusiasm, and excitement about what they plan to do next. Their pri- Tolleson, T. Bruce Wittet. mary concern is the love for what they're doing, total dedication to the instrument, and an unshakable determination to succeed at it, no matter what. MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (ISSN 0194- It really all boils down to attitude. Perhaps that's the one word that 4533) is published monthly by MODERN DRUMMER Publications, Inc., 870 Pompton really places the concept of this editorial in perspective. Sure, it takes more Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Second-Class than a good attitude to make it professionally, but one thing is for certain: Postage paid at Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 and at Without it, you're almost destined to fail. The interesting point is that, additional mailing offices. Copyright 1986 by along with the training these young musicians have had as players, they've Modern Drummer Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without the permission of also trained themselves to maintain that positive attitude to the point where the publisher is prohibited. it rarely wavers. SUBSCRIPTIONS: $22.95 per year; $41.95, two Why bring this up? Well, primarily because I think it offers an important years. Single copies $2.50. lesson to all young drummers planning a career in music. It's not an easy MANUSCRIPTS: Modern Drummer welcomes manuscripts, however, cannot assume responsi- endeavor, as any young, up-and-coming talent would agree, and certain bility for them. Manuscripts must be accompa- characteristics in attitude literally become as important as the talent itself. nied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. It's really doubtful if any of the young players I speak of would have CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Allow at least six reached that first plateau without it—energy, enthusiasm, and a strong weeks for a change. Please provide both old and new address. positive attitude. It's all been said before, in a lot of ways, but always bears MUSIC DEALERS: Modern Drummer is avail- repeating. The critical intangibles—it's not easy to make it up the ladder able for resale at bulk rates. Direct correspon- without them. dence to Modern Drummer, Dealer Service, 870 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Tel: 800- 221-1988 or 201-239-4140. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mod- ern Drummer, P.O. Box 469, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. THE DRUM BUG are so great in their individual fields. ED SOPH I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed Thanks again to Teri and to MD for such a Implications may be drawn from remarks reading MD's November editorial on great job. about the University of Bridgeport in my "The Drum Bug." Boy, did that describe Kenny Holton interview [Nov. '85 MD] which should not my youth to a "T." I found myself won- Jacksonville, FL be drawn. I taught there in 1978/79 and my dering, "How did he know that?" Of remarks have no relevance to the program course, the only way is that you must have BERNARD PURDIE and students of 1985, had it, too. Also, thanks for printing my I have just finished reading The Big Beat, Ed Soph letter in that same issue. It came out pretty an excellent book written by Max Wein- North Haven, CT well, and I'm glad to have had the oppor- berg. Among the 14 highly respected tunity to try to say something to people drummers interviewed in the book was Three thousand and one cheers for Ed about what it's all really like out there. All Bernard Purdie. During his interview, Soph. It was a fantastic article. Ed tells it my best to the good people at MD. You all Purdie claims to have substituted for like it is. I also liked his opinion of MD. It keep going from strength to strength. Ringo on as many as 21 of the Beatles ' is also mine, right to the very last word. Neil Peart early recordings! Although he refuses to Chuck Ankrom Toronto, Ontario, Canada name the tracks (saying he was paid to Columbus, OH CHRIS PARKER keep his mouth shut), Purdie contends that I'm a small-town drummer, and I never Beatle manager Brian Epstein brought RESPONSE TO QUINN hear about other drummers except in rock completed recordings to New York in I'm a little upset with Ed Quinn due to his magazines. I recently picked up your Octo- 1964-'65, and that Purdie replaced Ringo's letter in your October '85 issue. I love the ber issue, and I am very pleased with MD. I drum parts with his own. Interviewer way Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson play, enjoyed your article about Chris Parker.