The most demonstrative note that Andrew Cyrille played on Tuesday night — a resounding thwack on the snare — was also the last. The drummer, a key presence across the full spectrum of jazz since the ...

How did acclaimed drummer Cindy Blackman Santana react when her husband and musical partner, guitar legend Carlos Santana, first suggested she make an album featuring her singing? “I was like: ‘That’s ...

The History of jazz drums is more than a series—it’s a timeless archive that bridges the gap between jazz’s past and future. Although initially broadcast as an 8-part series, the content has since ...

Not only were these men legends in the eyes of their sidemen...[they] were beloved by their musicians who were humbled and grateful for the opportunities given to them. On November 15th, 2017 at ...

He was probably best known for his long tenure with Miles Davis, who praised his ability to “keep the groove going forever.” By Hank Shteamer Al Foster, a drummer who worked with some of the most ...

At 18 months, Bernard Rich was car ried onstage by the seat of his pants to play drums in his parents’ vaudeville act. At six, sporting a sailor suit and Lord Fauntleroy curls, he played the Tivoli ...