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Here's a guy who's created a list of his favorites from this style: Jazz Revival big on Firehouse Five, Lu Watters and Kid Ory

Sure, no prob. I know I have some recordings that are of that style, but most are on LP (which immediately reminded me to check the Good Time Jazz label stuff). Not sure what to think of Novick's jugband adaptation of Peter and the Wolf There's a nice collection of the GTJ label that you may want to look into with guys like The Firehouse Five Plus Two and Kid Ory, etc: GTJ I'm still going on a faint memory of what the AR theme sounds like, but there are some links on the left hand side of the AMG page-link above that send you to various styles that may help you out.

Yup, those and the "Woody Shawls"

Was missing a booklet from the Brookmeyer Select. Called 'em up and they sent it on to me. Though it took a little longer than I expected (a couple weeks) it was packaged as if they were sending a precious item. A few people doing a lot of (good) work. all hail!

Woody 'n' You?

Here's a fellow who's one of the players on that AR theme: Billy Novick

Priceless!

Not affliated with the iPod, but if you have a good home system that is not connected to your computer, and you want to play your tunes (special playlists for parties or Sunday relaxing, for instance) from your computer to your home system: Roku Soundbridge

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Yup and they are much better than that watered down East side Blues.

...just beggin' to be made into a "groove" smiley...

jeez, how 'bout James Brown. yeah, that funky stuff jus goes on forever!

Here's an audio link: Petra

Maybe it's due to being up working until 4 AM last night, but I getting confused a lot tonight OK, so you want some general tips? Growing up doing just what you're doing - one or two (or more, maybe) things I'd recommend: I had 4 really great part-time teachers who all emphasized the habit of learning to play slowly without rushing the tempo. Sounds odd, especially when you're in your impatient teens and dealing with an instrument known for fast playing solos, but please consider this. Also, wear headphones and listen to as much variety of music that you can get your paradiddling hands on and play along - you don't have to match exactly what's being played on the recording - you're not trying to outdrum the drummer. While playing in this fashion, tho, I'd recommend that your mindset drifts every few minutes from yourself as the sole drummer in the group to yourself as a second drummer in the group. Do this back and forth and you will learn how to compliment other rhythms - not just the other drummer, but whatever the bass player or, for example, the organist's left hand (or feet, for that matter), is doing. Also: during your practice sessions when there is NO music and you are just trying to get all of your limbs to work together rhythmically? - don't always work all 4 limbs at the same time trying to work out the rhythms - you just may get frustrated - better to use combinations of "twos" - left hand bounces against easy bass drum patterns, then, do it the other way around: multiple bass drum patterns with easy left hand fills... but remember to practice ALL combinations of your 4 limbs, but only two at a time, so as to really learn the limb relationships. You'd be surprised by what you can accomplish. Lastly, but not finally, whether you're playing latin or afro-cuban or reggae or whatever, don't ever be afraid to try those very same rhythms using sticks other than your standard jazz 7A's...and I don't mean JUST cranking out those rock 5A's instead - or even those marching band 3As - I'm talkin' 'bout brushes, vibraphone mallets, timpani mallets, and just about anything else that you can safely use on your drumheads. As you get older, I hope you become more creative with what you use and can safely manipulate on the drumheads. Of course, I'm just giving you a part of what I've learned - and my interests and desires are probably not even close to what you're wanting out of drumming. I mean, whipping my drums with chains became a glorious (and sometimes too frequent) delight after hearing Jacques Thollot do the same and the two most influential drummers for me (besides Steve McCall, and Denis Charles) were Han Bennink, and Barry Altschul, so that may give you an idea of which direction I'm coming from here. So, I don't know if this overly-long answer actually helped, but you have a long future ahead of you and remember to never think that you've learned it all!

In my days of collecting African percussion, I used to play 3 different sized thumb pianos: bass, tenor and alto. If you decide to buy one, make sure that you have some finger holes on the bottom to aid in it's resonance and, also, to add the occasional tremolo effect. I used to think that they all had these holes, but the cheap gift store kinds often don't and you could very well consider yourself ripped-off.

Good to hear this - I like the Shakti recordings too, but they're another kettle of kheer. (...Ok, now where's that copy of My Goals Beyond...)

I enjoy it, it's consistently engaging IMHO. With the wide variety of personnel it's a bit of an *all-star* event, which sometimes can cause it to lack specific focus. This one goes in a lot of different directions, and in this case I think it works well. Ohhh, I like the variety of instrumentation! I'm gonna have to get some sample excerpts and listen. Thanks Paul!

I don't think that I've ever been able to do "magic eye." One eye is slightly nearsighted and the other slightly farsighted and my brain is always compensating, so that my vision is good, but often can't see "tricks." Is the album any good tho?

Kinda got a Bridgit Riley thing goin' on there really: I noticed that someone on eBay sold that LP for over $300

Each day around here is pretty much like any other, but this morning I'm starting off with:

Al Jarreau Liza Minnelli James Taylor and... Ron Jeremy

24 hour rodcast of: Every year for the past 25 years I've played Roaratorio all day on St. Patrick's Day. I'll drink whatever's handy - from hot Chai tea to cold Cherry China Cola

I noticed that he announced his retirement the next day after Bobby Fischer's birthday. Wonder who'll take on the new computers? Used to play chess in the 70's, but changed to "Go" afterwards.