For my money, I would buy Simon Phillips for most every situation. He has in incredible arsenal of styles and sounds. Hasn't changed the size of his kit in 40 years. I get pretty excited every time I hear him play. Even his small group/acoustic playing is nice. His tuning is always sublime. https://...

There is something about Peter Erskine...

He is a few steps ahead of most.

Buddy Rich on a mini-me set with Bird, Hawk and Pres. Audio is pre-recorded. Notice no ride cymbal.

Nice interview !

Pocket.....Pocket.....Pocket.....Pocket.....

Let's talk about Dave's ability to solo around the hits and accents in a piece of music... Anyone got an idea of his methodology for this? I think Dave is the most incredible interpreter of syncopated hits in a non-big band setting. The tune "Why Not" on French Toast's record is a great e...

Let's not forget Elvin's brush playing. The most sublime poetic brush playing is on Tommy Flanagan Trio (Overseas) 1957. This record is all brushes!

I know Dave was really influenced by Copeland, and the drum set-up is similar. Even the bass drum front hole cut was the same in early Weckl pictures of his kit. https://youtu.be/a_ebqs8U7V4 http://www.drummerworld.com/pics/drum/dpa37/Stewart-Copeland.jpg https://assets.mygoldmusic.co.uk/2015/22/sim...

A bit of a divergence yes, but when someone covers a Police tune the central scrutinizer might appear which unalarming has.