Check out a ten-minute Sneak Preview and Behind the Scenes look at the Aaron Spears DVD Shoot!

On May 27 and 28, Hudson Music went into the studio to shoot a new DVD with Aaron Spears. The forthcoming DVD features Aaron performing with backing tracks and answering in-depth questions from an in-studio audience. A special feature of the project is the involvement of master drummer Jojo Mayer, who interviews Aaron both on and off the drum kit, “digging into his soul” to help demystify the deep groove, innovative approach and blazing fills that Aaron has made his trademark.

Aaron answers questions pertaining to his approach to each of the tracks, as well as his approach to preparing and performing some of the incredibly diverse material he is called  upon to perform. Jojo digs in further still, discussing Aaron’s approach to shuffles, New Jack Swing, the infamous “James Brown” fill, and even Aaron’s shoes!

Check out the video, above, and scroll down for photo gallery featuring great photos from Andrew Lepley!

About Aaron Spears: Winner of the 2006 Modern Drummer “Up and Coming” poll, Aaron Spears broke onto the national scene with the Washington, D.C. based jazz/R&B/rock group known as the Gideon Band (GB). From there, Aaron has gone on to work with artists such as James Brown, Alicia Keys, Usher and the American Idol tour.Aaron also recognizes a host of great players thru the years who he has looked to as inspiration, including Jeff Davis, Gerald Heyward, Steve Smith, Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd and Brian Frasier-Moore. Aaron hopes to inspire future drummers the way that he was inspired by all those greats that came before him.

Check out some images from the shoot, provided by Andrew Lepley:

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All images are ©2009 R. Andrew Lepley & Hudson Music LLC.