The legendary Buddy Rich had a love for drumming that spanned nearly seven decades. Buddy remains one of the best and most respected jazz drummers of all time long after his death in '87 due to heart failure following a surgery for a malignant brain tumor.

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Simon Phillips - Drum Solo
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I started playing drums as a result of the flashy showmanship of the 80s, and subsequently my drumming has always been on the loud side, solid, but loud. And that has fit quite well with most of my efforts to-date. But lately I find myself concentrating on something I've always secretly appreciated but never spent much time experimenting with: Volume-Dynamic Drumming.  Volume-Dynamic Drumming is not boring or slow drumming, but it's the kind of drumming that is dynamically refined and can incorporate volume adjustments to an almost extreme level rather than the constant triple fortissimo found in so much of today's music. If you've ever listened to a good Classical composition, you'll understand what I mean.

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Arthur started drumming at the age of 6 as a result of his mother starting a band for a wedding and he's developed a nice sense of timing and rhythmic clarity that rivals drummers many years his senior...

Among a long list of accolades, Arthur has the distinction of holding Malaysia's record for "youngest person to complete a professional drum course" and finished with distinction, the highest honor in the country.

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I've always been a huge fan of jazz and especially the funk brand (maybe not so much smooth jazz).
A few listens and you'll see why  one of my favorite drummers of the genre is none other than
Stanton Moore.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Stanton is right in the middle of the pocket between street and swamp. Impeccable timing and sweet grooves fill the sound of my 60's era Sansui speakers as I listen in Sweet Delight. I hope you enjoy!

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Our weekly salute to rhythm is not a solo exactly, but a trio.  Quite possibly the most watched drum exhibition video on the Net.  Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, and Vinnie Colaiuta taking turns burning each other up with some amazing drumming.  Three very different styles, all equally as impressive. Enjoy!

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