"2X GRAMMY nominee Nate Smith returns with the release of his first ever solo drumset album POCKET CHANGE. 11 tracks of super deep groove and feel, each composition uses simple grooves as a launching pad, and to develop improvised thematic ideas within groove context to create a storytelling arc.
“The idea of the album is to use (seemingly) simple grooves as a launching pad,” Smith says. “My goal was to develop improvised thematic ideas within groove context to create a storytelling arc.”"
Get yourself struck by a smooth criminal in his own right on percussion as Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett revisits the classic Michael Jackson smash “Smooth Criminal”. This rhythm assassin proves to be dangerous as he uses the kick, snare, hi hat and cymbal to get the crowd moving. For the 30th anniversary of the songs release, Jon paYa a fine h9mage to his late friend and musical collaborator.
Lots of open drum breaks and grooves on this project featuring one of the funkiest to ever hit the skins! JAMBa's “If You Need Me” features the world’s most recorded drummer, Bernard Purdie and is a collaboration of studio musicians, headed by John Anter and Marty Ballou.
For the OFF WHITE project, they recruited Boston and NY based studio veterans Bruce Bartlett, Sonny Barbato, Dave Zinno, Joe Klimek and once again, Bernard Purdie.
Iconic drummer, educator and photographer Billy Cobham shares news about his upcoming projects and remains busy as an inspiration to modern music with his 50 years experience as a percussionist. The crew who are known for keeping their fingers dusty Vinyl Crisis pick the brain of this modern master about everything from his current band set-up and the art of the rhythm section to his early years as a musician.
The Vinyl Factory provide the sounds on a 2017 tribute mix to Billy's funky discography.
Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett is an American drummer, songwriter and producer. Since 1979, he has collaborated with Jackson family and later on in his career he has performed with other notable musicians, such as Patti Austin, Elton John, Cameo, Lionel Richie and Madonna to name a few.
Catch up with the man who's known to shake ya body down to the ground as percussionist Jackie Bertone interviews Sugarfoot about his remarkable life in music. Enjoy a compilation of songs which Jonathan has performed on below, from the late 70's up to the new millennium.
From one drummer to another, this interview between musicians sheds light upon a remarkable career in percussion, composing and songwriting which has resulted in some of the funkiest songs known to music. Leon Ndugu Chancler speaks with drummer JR Robinson about his beginnings on the drums and how the cultural influence of his hometown affected his music plus some great stories behind the many legendary groups and artists he's worked with that went on to create all-time Jazz Fusion, Disco, Funk, Brazilian and Boogie classics.
"Ndugu" was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and moved to Los Angeles when he was eight. He began playing drums at age 12 and studied music throughout junior high and high school. While in high school, Chancler played with Willie Bobo, Gerald Wilson and the Harold Johnson Sextet. Chancler graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a degree in music education. Chancler began playing with Hugh Masekela, and also worked with Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris, and Thelonious Monk. He had brief stints with Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard, then joined up with the great George Duke. He also performed with Julian Priester, Weather Report and toured with Santana in the mid-'70s, and then formed the band Chocolate Jam Co.
Studio work includes Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean". Stanley Clarke, Jean-Luc Ponty, Donna Summer, Patrice Rushen, Hubert Laws, The Crusaders, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Richie, George Benson, The Temptations, Tina Turner, Kenny Rogers, Herbie Hancock and John Lee Hooker.
Ndugu has also played on a number of Movie Soundtracks including , “An Officer and a Gentleman”, “Indecent Proposal” and “The Color Purple”.
As a songwriter Ndugu co- wrote hits for Santana including “Dance Sister Dance”, George Duke’s “Reach For It”, and “Let It Whip” for the Dazz Band. His production credits include Flora Purim, Bill Summers, Toki, Ndugu and the Chocolate Jam Co. Ndugu has co-produced for Santana, George Duke, The Crusaders, Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Tina Turner and a group he co-leads with Patrice Rushen and Ernie Watts called “The Meeting”.
Ndugu Chancler is Faculty at The University Of Southern California in the Jazz Studies and Popular Music Departments.
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