Second edition of Earthworks I have the more traditional compositional approach, namely I write a piece from the piano.
“Second edition of Earthworks I have the more traditional compositional approach, … Read More
The best practice you can get is on the bandstand, but in between gigs I feel I have to stay in shape.
“The best practice you can get is on the bandstand, but … Read More
At the end of the whole day of working with people you want some privacy.
“At the end of the whole day of working with people … Read More
Plus I am being hounded by all the fabulous new drummers, Bill Stewart at the head of the pack.
“Plus I am being hounded by all the fabulous new drummers, … Read More
I didn’t write any music at all, and then, I remember Jon Anderson being very insistent saying that there were two kinds of musicians: the ones who wrote music and the ones who didn’t.
“I didn’t write any music at all, and then, I remember … Read More
We used to drink an awful lot of alcohol.
“We used to drink an awful lot of alcohol.” Bill Bruford
I warm naturally to the drummer whose ideas and approach are strong, even if he doesn’t quite have the ability to carry them out.
“I warm naturally to the drummer whose ideas and approach are … Read More
My harmony is passable but is usually made more eloquent at the hands of Steve Hamilton.
“My harmony is passable but is usually made more eloquent at … Read More
People come with expectations and as a bandleader I constantly try to remind the audience to leave its expectations in the lobby.
“People come with expectations and as a bandleader I constantly try … Read More
One of the great things about having good players in your band is that you just ask them questions. You can pick up some good information that way.
“One of the great things about having good players in your … Read More
Holding on to some of your uniqueness is the trick instead of surrendering it at the Academy of Contemporary We’re Gonna Make You a Star.
“Holding on to some of your uniqueness is the trick instead … Read More
If I was hearing something I couldn’t do, I would figure out how to do it.
“If I was hearing something I couldn’t do, I would figure … Read More
And we’d drink huge amounts of scotch and coke, which is a ghastly sweet drink… And now people don’t drink nearly as much, for good reason. We’re all a little wiser.
“And we’d drink huge amounts of scotch and coke, which is … Read More
Drummers haven’t managed to develop their individuality quite as well as guitarists have. We can be so focused on the nuts and bolts that we overlook the importance of individuality – the broader picture, if you will.
“Drummers haven’t managed to develop their individuality quite as well as … Read More
This amateurism however, can sometimes be helpful in forging a style; you have to work around your weaknesses.
“This amateurism however, can sometimes be helpful in forging a style; … Read More
I practice at home, in between phone calls, and have much to do.
“I practice at home, in between phone calls, and have much … Read More
The piano is kind of my second instrument.
“The piano is kind of my second instrument.” Bill Bruford
I don’t really remember a whole lot of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll, really.
“I don’t really remember a whole lot of sex, drugs and … Read More
I seldom play in a trio, but acoustic music is likely to be lighter, quicker, and quieter.
“I seldom play in a trio, but acoustic music is likely … Read More
Entertainment is about telling everybody that everything is alright but music is on the side of the upsetters and that’s where I’m at.
“Entertainment is about telling everybody that everything is alright but music … Read More