I'm with you (mostly) on the recorded drum sound, Doug. To pick nits, and using your metaphor, my preference would probably be closer to sounding "wounded" than "seriously wounded" for drums in a...

I used to get quite a reaction when I conducted drum workshops at high schools, and the 1st thing I would do after introducing myself was to play a pattern on the snare and toms briefly, asking them...

Yes, Doug, but drummers have also fallen into the trick bag of de-tuning their drums so much that they might as well use assorted pillows to play on. :eek:

I enjoyed the clip, Doug. Nice grooves. I'm interested to hear what other layers you add. As you know, I really love that Le Soprano kit of yours. Nice to hear drums sound like ... drums, with tone...

Interesting composition, (thelil). Did you use separate software to posterize, or was it a built-in effect?

Who says Pete needs a publicist? Huh????? :cool:

Thanks, Pete. I enjoyed your take on it.

A new group for me, thanks to Scott Dolan.

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Fredrik Kronkvist Quartet - Maintain

Excellent straight-ahead blowing with some...

Saturday, May 11, 8 pm
Grace Kelly QuintetTineke Postma Quartet opening
Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland

The 20-year-old jazz wonder, saxophonist/vocalist Grace Kelly...

Doug, I'm on Peter Sprague's mailing list, and you'll never guess what one of the items was in this morning's mailing. Yep, a video clip of his version of Oh, Shenandoah + James Taylor's Your Smiling...

Very cool, Pete. Sure wish I could have heard your take on Blue Monk. Did you record it on your iPod Touch by any chance?

Any unwanted CDs would find a welcome place at the University of Alaska Anchorage Consortium Library. Please read post #1 carefully if you intend to contribute. Thanks.

Man, it's been over 8...

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Very interesting.

Thanks, Doug.

I think you and your wife are in for a rare treat, Steve. I'll be watching for your review.

Glad to share the passion, Steve.

Why you wouldn't characterize your wife as a "real jazz listener" is puzzling to me. After all, she accompanied you and dug Maneri, Schuller & Peterson just...

I just remembered a great quote from Saturday night's concert. When describing drummer Lewis Nash's long and prolific recording career, Christian McBride said "if you have 2 jazz CDs, Lewis is on...

You're welcome, groover. Benny was a trip! I noticed that his right foot was often tapping on the off beat, something the drummer in me caught early on in the performance.

Lewis Nash must be seen...

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What a brave, long overdue stance.

Open the floodgates, indeed.

You're finished with dinner at 4:14pm? Now, that's Monkish.

A Belated Birthday Wish to Peterdubya and Happy Birthday to Steve Reynolds.

This is an amazing event, being held right now in Anchorage. The strength, stamina, flexibility, balance and sheer athleticism is incredible, all displayed within disciplines known only to these...

Claude, here's the full version of that Sonny Rollins clip, with my man, the late Alan Dawson. Alan was my drum instructor eons ago.

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Understated and elegant.

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LIVE VIDEO RIGHT NOW AT SMALLS - www.smallsjazzclub.com - click "LIVE VIDEO", Free this evening.