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Gavin Harrison's highly-acclaimed and cutting edge books Rhythmic Illusions and Rhythmic Perspectives have earned him 10-star reviews and were voted in the top five of the Best New Drum Publications category of Modern Drummer magazine. This DVD provides an in-depth look at the complete Rhythmic Illusions concept, featuring: lessons on displacement, lessons on modulation, lessons on subdivisions and spacings, master modulation exercises, four-way harmonic syncopation, five full-length performances, alternative audio mixes with and without click tracks, on-screen notation, subtitles in German and Italian, and much more. 70 minutes.

Eight compositions are performed by Phil Collins, including several from his own repertoire, arranged for a big band, as well as several from Buddy's original repertoire. Two great songs from Buddy's repertoire are performed by Steve Smith and two by Dennis Chambers, along with rehearsal footage and three vintage clips of Buddy himself! Special DVD Features: three bonus performances, one by Dennis and two by Steve. Almost a half-hour of new material! 143 minutes.

One of the most comprehensive and detailed volumes on hand technique ever produced, Jojo Mayer's Secret Weapons for the Modern Drummer is recommended for drummers of every age, style and skill level. The double-DVD, 3-hour set covers a wide range of information on drumming technique, from the most fundamental to the most advanced. Yet, Secret Weapons is more than just the ultimate instructional method and reference guide: it also showcases the inspiring artistry, musical philosophy and groundbreaking technical abilities of one of today's most progressive performers and educators. 3 hours.

A performer and instructor at the Drummers Collective in NYC, Jason Gianni presents a complete primer for beginning drummers. Topics include: unpacking and assembling your drums, adjusting your pedal, fine-tuning the snare, stick selection, tuning, basic hand and pedal techniques, an intro to rudiments, five basic rock beats, and much more! 1 hour, 20 mins.

This DVD is the ideal reference for drummers of all ages and experience levels, providing them with the means to develop or refine the essential tools necessary to expand their vocabulary as drummers. Topics covered include: grips, basic strokes, dynamics, stroke combinations, rudiments, tuning, specialty sounds, and many more. Special DVD Feature: A printable list of the Percussive Arts Society's 40 International Drum Rudiments! 35 minutes.

In recognition of Steve Gadd's incredible impact on the art of drumming and music, Zildjian presented Steve with an American Drummers Achievement Award (ADAA) at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, MA on September 13, 2003. This once-in-a-lifetime event was hosted by Mr. Bill Cosby and featured an all-star band that included Vinnie Colaiuta and Rick Marotta on drums; Michael Landau, Jimmy Johnson, Larry Goldings, and special guest appearances by Will Lee and Tom Scott. The evening culminated in a incredible performance by Steve with James Taylor. This double-disc DVD features over six hours of footage, including the evening's great performances, exclusive rehearsal footage; a 20-minute documentary on Steve's career; backstage interviews; rare, early film footage of Steve, and more. Special DVD Features: rehearsal footage interviews with Eric Clapton, Chick Corea, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rick Marotta, Will Lee and Tom Scott 5.1 Surround Sound mixes of all of the performances mixed from the drum chair 35-minute interview with Steve rare video footage of Steve, circa 1970 with the U.S. Army Band, and footage from 1977 of the band, L'image, featuring Steve and Mike Mainieri photo gallery. Total Running Time: 6 hours, 10 minutes

In 2006, the Zildjian company launched its third Mission from Gadd North American clinic tour giving drummers across the country an opportunity to experience Steve Gadd's humility, generosity, and creative genius firsthand. On this DVD, Steve is featured in an intimate master class setting at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, May 2006. Longtime fans of Steve, as well as younger drummers just discovering him, will treasure his wisdom and insights on a wide variety of topics: funk patterns, rudiments applied to the kit, playing with a click, tips for the studio, brush patterns, odd phrases, Mozambique/Latin ideas - it's all here! The extensive Q&A segments allow Steve to discuss several of his legendary performances, including Aja, Nite Sprite, Late in the Evening and 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover. Steve also performs solo pieces that contain the essential tools and techniques that comprise his incredibly influential style and approach. 2 hours, 53 minutes.

Studying the drum giants who came before is one of the keys to developing an understanding of music and finding your own voice on the drums. This highly educational DVD set presents a musical analysis and discussion of some of the most important jazz drumming greats in history. On Drum Legacy you will find the complete one-hour performance by Steve Smith's group Jazz Legacy from the 2006 Modern Drummer Festival, including two previously unreleased songs. The group's music is inspired by jazz drumming giants Art Blakey (A Night in Tunisia), Elvin Jones (Three Card Molly), Philly Joe Jones (Two Bass Hit), Buddy Rich (Moments Notice), Joe Dukes (Soulful Drums), and Tony Williams (Sister Cheryl). Each tune is dedicated to one of these drum legends. Also included are two brilliant drum solos by Steve in tribute to Max Roach (Drums Unlimited and For Big Sid), plus two new original solos. John RiLey -master jazz drummer, educator, and author - joins Steve for an insightful discussion of the work of these jazz greats that is unprecedented in its scope and detail. Steve and John present a wealth of information for drummers from a historical/artistic analysis of each jazz giant's conceptual approach, right down to the nuts and bolts of the licks they played. Bonus features incLude: live performance footage of Steve in NYC and at a master class in Australia; a 40-page printed booklet; a complete eBook containing exercises and text from Steve, as well as complete bios from respected author Mark Griffith to round out your understanding of these drum legends. The eBook is in PDF format so it can be printed and used in the practice room with or without the DVD. Also included in this package is the new Jazz Legacy CD Live on Tour, featuring Steve Smith (drums), Walt Weiskopf (tenor sax), Andy Fusco (alto sax), Mark Soskin (piano) and Baron Browne (bass).

Voted Best Drum DVD 2003 by Modern Drummer Magazine! With over four and a half hours of footage, this 2-DVD set is a virtual encyclopedia of drumset techniques, styles and concepts! Drumset Technique (Disc One) - Steve explains hand and foot technique in unprecedented detail and gets to the core of what drummers need to know in order to improve their feel and technical skills. Segments include: hand technique foot technique the art of practice, exercises, licks and phrases independence/interdependence implied metric modulations plus four extended solo drum pieces. History of the U.S. Beat (Disc Two) - With the help of an all-star band, Steve explains the evolution of the drumset in U.S. Music - how the drumset was first used in all the major styles and how closely related all the styles are. Segments include: early New Orleans jazz big band bebop rhythm and blues country blues gospel rock funk and jazz/rock. In addition, Steve's group Vital Information plays seven complete tunes that feature applications of the techniques and complex rhythms explained in Disc One. Special Features: Extensive bonus footage including alternate-take drum solos, a brilliant hi-hat solo and hi-hat tutorial, alternate band performances, a camera-switching option, optional running commentary by Steve, a listening list, a reading list, and more! Total Running Time (for both discs): 4 hours, 38 minutes.

This outstanding DVD is a tribute to Gene Krupa, a certifiable legend of swing who made the drums a solo instrument. This program presents Gene in 14 complete, rarely seen performances spanning 60 years and featuring Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Charlie Ventura, Anita O'Day and others. Includes rare interview footage of Krupa himself. 60 minutes.