Shoot the Cameraman ! Did he think he was cute with those close ups....face shots.....finger shots ? Sonny played drops in those days but the cameraman didn't allow us to see if he indeed was playing his drops....hi hat clutch was definately part of his drop set (sonor). Sonny alternated with Buddy ...

One of our own, Mark Griffith, put out a really first class recording with some jazz luminaries backing him up (DRUMATIC--2000). I just gave a listen again, and it's still inspiring!! I tried to find it on YT so you could give a listen, but could only find it on Amazon. All 10 compositions are drumm...

Free Download for XYZ https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/store/checkout#/payment ORDER SUMMARY XYZ - Jeff Richman (Free Download) Qty: 1 $0.00 Subtotal $0.00 Taxes $0.00 Order Total $0.00 YOUR DETAILS Email Address PERSONAL INFORMATION First Name Last Name Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City State Zip ...

I was SO inspired when I read that
Kenny is an EXTREMELY ACCOMPLISHED MALLET PLAYER !
---from many years ago---

CHICK COREA NEW YEARS EVE QUINTET I attended this venue, bought 3 nights hotel stay to hear Vinnie. Jan 1, 2, 3 1993 I sat on Vinnie's left 5 ft away. Each night he was handed the book and put it, UNOPENED, on his monitor, covering the speaker. * I sat with Billy Hart and Zack Danziger and Joanne Br...

I was at Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center today
and bought 3 pr of Vinnie Colaiuta Vater sticks.
They feel very good.....I still saw 1/8" off......I do
that to most of the sticks I buy.
Anyone else ?

New Release Jan 28, 2023.
On Youtube---download now for free and make your CD or BUY FROM ARTIST LEADER. Vinnie = only drummer on this project.

I heard he is preping for a movie part. Evidently, a movie (another) is being made of Elvis
(singer) and Vinnie will be playing Ron Tutt in his later years. Similar to when DeNiro went
to Italy to gain weight in preparation for Raging Bull.

The Rascals Our beloved Dino passed away today. I will say more in the near future about his incredible talent and share experiences from his life he relayed to me, as well as ones we spent as friends and collaborators. I hope you will all continue to appreciate his talent and send him your love. Th...