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Bop and Swing Give Way to New Percussive Influences in Jazznew

Almost no one disputes the achievements of bebop and swing percussion. The big argument today is whether that's the way jazz drumming has to sound or whether it's just one of the ways jazz drumming can sound.
Baltimore City Paper  |  Geoffrey Himes  |  11-03-2009  |  Music

Jazz Drum Prodigy Justin Faulkner is Ready for the Big Timenew

Justin Faulkner played his first gig professionally at 13, but by that time he'd already been playing the drums for more than a decade, ever since his mother brought an Ohio Arts "Rock the World" toy kit back to their West Philly home.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Shaun Brady  |  08-11-2009  |  Profiles & Interviews

Dressy Bessy Finally Finds a Decent Drummernew

After various trials, Dressy Bessy lead Tammy Ealom is comfortable with her new drummer and happy to be performing live.
Tucson Weekly  |  Linda Ray  |  12-04-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Joe Shikany's Last Waltznew

Friends say goodbye the Rimrock way.
Seattle Weekly  |  Mike Seely  |  09-02-2008  |  Music

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