The History of jazz drums is more than a series—it’s a timeless archive that bridges the gap between jazz’s past and future. Although initially broadcast as an 8-part series, the content has since ...
Jan. 9 marks the 100th birthday of drummer Kenny Clarke. One of the founders of bebop, Clarke is less well-known than allies like Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk, but his influence is just as deep ...
Milford Graves devoted himself to studying the rhythms of the heart. It turns out he was creating a technique to treat himself. By Corey Kilgannon In the 1960s, Milford Graves became a groundbreaking ...
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Purdue Jazz Band, the American Music Repertory Ensemble and the Lab Jazz Band will pay tribute to drummers including Gene Krupa during an 8 p.m. Friday (Nov. 17) concert in ...
Come explore the vast world of drumming with renowned artist, Allison Miller! This event is a hands-on workshop for teens and adults. This intensive program will introduce students to diverse world ...
“An old-time drummer who tries to play with feeling.” This is how Roy Haynes preferred to describe himself, though his legacy spans far beyond such a humble description. The Grammy-winning jazz ...