I’m back from my little Euro-Tour, and I’ll have my friend & special guest Danny Seraphine (seminal jazz rock fusion drummer & founding member from the band “Chicago”). Danny is now leading his own CTA (California Transit Authority) and takes time out from his busy schedule to play & talk w/ us.
September 19, 2009
Explorer’s Percussion Anniversary Show, Kansas City, MO
Terry Bozzio, Danny Carey, Aloke Dutta
September 26, 2009
Drums Summit, Art Exhibition Hall, Bonn (D)
Terry Bozzio Solo, & w/ Michael Riessler (Woodwinds) & Vincent Courtois (Cello)
September 29, 2009
Percussion Festival, Opole, Poland
Terry Bozzio Solo Performance
Leon Mobley is popularly known for his recent work w/ Ben Harper, but from ’67 -’77 he studied African Drumming w/ the Nigerian Master Babatunde Olatunji. He will bring some of his friends from his African Drum Ensemble Da Lion to play for us & tell us all about it!
This week I have the original drummer from one of the most influential groups in history, Weather Report. Alphonse Mouzon is in the “Top 10″ of the most important drummers in my life. His work with Weather Report, as well as McCoy Tyner ( Enlightenment (Live at Montreux) & Song of the New World) were seminal in my development as well as being classic recordings in Jazz & Fusion Music. I am honored to be able to sit down with a personal hero. You won’t want to miss this!!
I have the most amazing drummer from Italy: Marco Ianetta. He is doing things beyond any footwork i have seen!!! You must see this, it is the future in innovation, unique style and technique. All for his personal expression. This is truly what “The Art of Drumming” is all about!
Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett, (Michael Jackson , Madonna) will be our special guest. Don’t miss this! Both Jon & I will have our big kits w/multiple bass drums!
This week I found a really interesting percussionist for you! Fred Stites has played multi-percussion with Doc Severinsen’s Touring Band: “Today’s Children & the Now Generation Brass” w/ Ed Shaughnessy, has drummed for Henry Mancini, Johnny Mathis & Shirley Bassey. Has taught percussion at, recorded with & attended North Texas State (1′o clock Lab 67 & 68 Bands), got his Masters from Manhattan School of Music, and has played with the Dallas, Fort Worth, Kalamazoo & American Symphony Orchestras!
Fred got into the production side of the music business too, working sound & lights for 70′s funk giants The Ohio Players. He now heads the production for Grand Performances, a beautiful state of the art out door theater in California Plaza, downtown L.A.
This show will feature my long time friend, drummer/ percussionist Rich Mangicaro (Glen Frey of the Eagles & former Artist Rep for Paiste). Rich has practiced Yoga for many years & we will focus on Yoga & stretching for drummers. Rich has invited special guest Yoga Instructor Cheri Clampett (www.chericlampett.com) to demonstrate & help us out!
Tune in here on Tuesday: http://www.drumchannel.com/entertainment/62191.aspx
Ralph’s experience with Zappa & Don Ellis, two “Odd Time Masters” will make this week’s focus on odd time signatures something you won’t want to miss!
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