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This DVD documents a remarkable one-night-only performance by five of the biggest names in the drum world, as they play live onstage, both solo and then together in a show-stopping finale in a benefit for Right Turn. You'll experience upclose: the amazing handwork of Prince's drummer John Blackwell; heavy-yet-tasty band approach playing by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers; classic rock icon Simon Kirke; and the firey, polyryhthmic, jaw-dropping ensemble playing of drummer's drummers Horatio El Negro Hernandez and Eguie Castrillo. Drummer's Night in Boston 2005 gives you unlimited access to the artists, with exclusive backstage interviews, and spirited performances captured live with multiple cameras in sparkling digital video and audio.91 minutes,

On this DVD, Chicago blues master Billy Branch provides an easy-to-follow, 24-step introduction to blues harmonica and his impressive techniques. He covers: choosing the right harp; keys and basic theory; bending, hand vibrato, octaves and other techniques; tips on amplification and playing with a band; and more! No prior experience or music reading ability is required, so this DVD is perfect for beginners! 54 minutes.

Romero Lubambo, the world's most in-demand bossa nova guitarist, shows you 33 essential bossa nova guitar patterns - direct from Brazil! This DVD features one-on-one instruction plus lots of performance footage that allows you to see up-close how these bossa nova patterns are used by a master. Includes complete transcriptions with tab reference sheet. 60 minutes.

In this DVD filmed in 2001, guitarist Shun Kikuta teaches you the guitar styles and techniques you need to play Chicago blues. You'll learn: rhythm patterns for 12-bar blues, basic solo techniques, 53 essential blues guitar licks, phrasing ideas, chord voicings, minor blues, eight-bar blues, and turnarounds. You'll also learn the techniques of the masters as Shun guides you through examples in the styles of such blues legends as B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins, T-Bone Walker, Elmore James, and Muddy Waters. As an added bonus, you will see and hear Shun demonstrate all the concepts demonstrated throughout the DVD in five live performances with J.W. Williams and other great Chicago blues musicians at the world famous club Buddy Guy's Legends. 51 minutes.

The master of slap bass, funk bass giant Larry Graham shows you an hour of intensive bass work, featuring exclusive reunion performances with special guests: legendary rock/R&B group Sly & The Family Stone's original drummer Greg Errico, and Graham Central Station's original keyboard player Robert Butch Sam. They play several songs, analyzing performances and techniques while looking back and discussing their activities in the '60s and '70s. With his lifetime musical partners, Larry's funk spirit explodes on this DVD. Experience real funk history! 62 minutes.

On this groundbreaking docu-instructional DVD, Jack teams up with legendary guitarist Gary Moore and powerhouse drummer Gary Husband to revisit some of the classic Cream songs that he wrote and sang on, including: White Room I Feel Free N.S.U. Sleepy Time Time Politician Sunshine of Your Love. In addition to showing the correct way to play the bass lines to the songs listed above, Jack also offers an in-depth look at his unique right-hand picking style, use of pedal tones and melodic playing, and shares his invaluable thoughts on improvisation and practicing. 62 minutes.

This prominent Puerto Rican percussion player and groove master will teach you how to play rhythms from all over the world! Manolo's highly anticipated DVD breaks down drumming from Brazil; the Caribbean and South America; and Europe, Asia and Africa. Includes his stunning performances of: Badrekali Tarang Bara Suayo Berimba Du Angola Bronx Taranta Gypsy Manolo. 1 hour, 36 minutes.

On this DVD, the ultimate hard-rock drummer from Guns N' Roses and The Cult gives special insight into his playing. Instructional segments cover drum set-up, tuning, microphone placement, building the beat and free left-hand technique. Matt also demonstrates a variety of grooves including Latin, samba, funk, ska and reggae. Includes special sessions featuring Slash (guitar) and Duff McKagan (bass) of Guns N' Roses, and others. 55 minutes.