John Blackwell: Technique, Grooving, And Showmanship

John Blackwell: Technique, Grooving, And Showmanship

Modern Drummer
Date: July 2003
John Blackwell Technique, Grooving, And Showmanship

This four-hour long, two DVD set offers in-depth coverage of the influences, grooves, showmanship, and advanced technical abilities of Prince’s extraordinary drummer, John Blackwell.

Musical highlights include Blackwell’s full performance from Modern Drummer Fest 2002. An interview with MD’s Billy Amendola reveals Blackwell’s solo, groove, single-handed roll, and bass drum technique.

Affordably priced and full of special features (including classic footage of early Blackwell influences Lionel Hampton, Papa Jo Jones, and Gene Krupa), this package is another interesting and informative look from Hudson Music into today’s best young players. (www.hudsonmusic.com)

Mike Haid

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