Modern Drummer #007.pdf

IN THIS ISSUE

FEATURES:

There's probably nothing more per-

sonally satisfying than being at the head of

a team whose product continues to evolve.

MD's improved graphic appearance began

in April, when numerous design changes

were incorporated. Our press run, nearing

the 15,000 mark, enabled us to enlist the

expertise of a better equipped printing

house with more to offer in terms of

graphic options. We've continued the trend

with an increase to 48 pages, more vivid

use of photographic material, and a full

color cover. We're hopeful you will enjoy

what we've done.

July represents our first theme issue; a

'Hooray for Hollywood', if you will. MD

has a team of dedicated Californians who

do a marvelous job for us all year long.

This is their shining hour.

Of course, L.A. isn't exactly

Paduchville, Iowa, either. We had a pool

of talent to draw from. Ed Shaughnessy, as

a member of the NBC Orchestra on the

Carson Tonight Show, is perhaps heard by

more people than any other drummer in

the world. Ed's drive, finesse and impec-

cable taste is aired into millions of living

rooms, nightly.

John Guerin and Russ Kunkel. Two

L.A. drummers always in great demand.

Both have some interesting thoughts for

drummers, on either coast.

Surprisingly enough, two more of L.A.'s

busiest players are from the same family.

Our profile on Joe and Jeff Porcaro

highlights the busy world of this unique

father and son team, whose major studio

work is a sure sign of their outstanding

professionalism. The Porcaros exhibit an

interesting contrast in views; indicative of

the two generations they represent.

And our second Shop Hoppin' tribute

goes to Hollywood's Professional Drum

Shop, one of the most intriguing spots for

drummers in the country.

Surely it was impossible to include

everyone we'd have liked to in this issue.

We know we've left out a great deal of fine

people. But, we'll be back on the coast

again soon, to focus in on the many

magnificent players not included here.

Nonetheless, our thanks to those artists

who were a part of this close-up, and to the

fine west coast team who put it together.

California dreamin' — great fun.

ED SHAUGHNESSY:

JOHN GUERIN:

SHOP HOPPIN':

JOE AND JEFF PORCARO:

RUSS KUNKEL:

Swinger On Staff

Stretchin' Out

Pro Drum Shop

Like Father, Like Son

On Call

COLUMNS:

Editor's Overview

Readers Platform

It's Questionable

Rock Perspectives: Ride Rhythm Independence

Drums: Onstage-Rich/Thigpen

Drivers Seat: Understanding Phrasing

Complete Percussionist: The Beginning Timpanist

Show and Studio: Backing Singers

Drum Soloist: Steve Gadd

Shop Talk: Choosing Drums, Heads and Cymbals

Strictly Technique: Single Stroke Roll

Drum Market: Classifieds

Industry Happenings

Just Drums

STAFF:

MD ADVISORY BOARD:

EDITOR: Ronald Spagnardi

ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Paul Uldrich

FEATURES EDITOR: Karen Larcombe

MANAGING EDITOR: Michael Cramer

ART DIRECTOR: Bryan Mitchell

PRODUCTION MANAGER: Roger Elliston

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Jonathan Wolf

ADMINISTRATION: Isabel Lori

CIRCULATION: Leo L. Spagnardi

Nancy Schuller

Carol Padner

Jean Mazza

Henry Adler Don Lamond

Carmine Appice Mel Lewis

Horacee Arnold Peter Magadini

Louie Bellson Mitch Markovich

Roy Burns

Butch Miles

Jim Chapin

Charley Perry

Joe Corsello

Charlie Persip

Les DeMerle

Arthur Press

Randy Hess

Paul Price

Sonny Igoe

Lenny White

The January '78 issue of MD contained

an article by Mr. Fred Wickstrom (A

Curriculum for the College Bound Per-

cussionist) in which he stated, "I have

found no college or university with a major

in drumset performance."

It's true, there aren't many Colleges

where a major in drumset performance is

offered, but there is one in Western

Canada. Persons interested in a two year

music program where the emphasis is on

drumset should address inquiries to the

Percussion Department, Grant MacEwan

Community College, 10045 156th Street,

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5P 2P7.

KEVIN DRAKE

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA

I was interested to read the comments of

a reader from Jackson Heights, New York

in the January issue of MD (Readers Plat-

form). I fully agree that it is very difficult

to extract a full, deep sound from small

drums. However, there is more involved

here. The problem is getting the tone

between the 12" tom and the 13" to be

proportionately equal to the tone between

the 13" and the 16". It can be difficult to

keep the steps between the toms equal. I

found it most interesting (after some basic

math) that the volume of the 13" is 31%

greater than the 12". Yet the 16" is 170%

greater in volume than the 13". One can

easily see the necessity of considering the

difference in volume between drums in

your set to achieve a more "together"

sound, and to keep head tension even.

STEVE KRIZAN

TABER, ALBERTA, CANADA

How about a listing of available teachers

on various percussion instruments grouped

by area? Do you have any idea how hard it

is to find a good conga teacher in New

Jersey? I'd also like to see an occasional

feature on those unknown, but deserved,

steel drummers and tabla wizards; the kind

you find playing some outrageous music

on the corner of 8th Avenue and 52nd

Street in New York — for spare change.

TOM BOETTGER

MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY

It seems like your magazine is gradually

building some sort of a fraternity amongst

all drummers — and that's good.

Congratulations.

DICK BALLARD

LANSING, MICH.

Congratulations on a terrific and infor-

mative magazine. As the only female in an

all male high school band percussion sec-

tion, I, of course, would love to see more

on female drummers. How about it?

ALIYAH BARUCHIN

SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY

I'd like to make the following

suggestions: Please include prices in your

reviews of new books and equipment.

Also, how about some product

evaluations? We're in a percussion revolu-

tion and no one can possibly have the time

or money to try out everything. Thanks for

a much needed magazine.

DANNY EVERMAN

PENSACOLA, FLA.

Your magazine is well appreciated and

I've enjoyed reading everything within.

However, I'd like to know why such a

great publication could let a great

drummer such as Danny Seraphine of

Chicago go unnoticed? Danny has to be

one of the best jazz-rock drummers

around. I've been an avid admirer of his

for the last ten years. He's worth reading

about, so please, how about it? I'd like to

see an interview and learn something of the

man.

Would you people please do an article

on the controversy between weight lifting,

dynamic tension, and drumming. I've been

experimenting with it and I have a great

deal of unanswered questions. Perhaps

Billy Cobham or Lenny White might be of

some help.

FRANK CORTELLINO

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

R. TURKOWSKI

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

I am certain I'm not alone in my desire

to see an in-depth interview with the

dynamic Steve Gadd, certainly one of the

most driving and rhythmically innovative

drummers on the music scene today.

RICHARD MOORE

VIRGINIA, MINN.

ED: An exclusive Steve Gadd interview

will be MD's cover-feature for the up-

coming October '78 issue.

Plik z chomika:

Inne pliki z tego folderu:

Inne foldery tego chomika: