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On 31/05/17 15:32, Iain Churches wrote:
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Good drummer......
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Woody

Yes indeed. Big band/jazz drummers need to be
good readers too. The parts are complex - lots of
rhythmic interaction with brass and saxes.


Think he's as good as Ralph Salmins?

There are probably a lot of drummers who
are technically as good, but fall short on reading.
That's where studio drummers shine.

Our band is not professional, but still we try to
keep a high standard, and run it like a pro outfit.

Many bands are regarded by the players as "a
place to go on Thursday nights" more of a social
than a musical get-together. We have a professional
leader, and so the band has to have concerts and
gigs, to keep the finances going. A band with a chain
of concerts in the diary tends to have a different
attitude to a band that does not. We play twelve to
concerts a year, plus dances and charity gigs.
We have a good following, our concerts are usually
sold out.

Recording too, is a very good way to increase
motivation and performance level, and brings in a
bob or two as well:-)

Iain