Modern Drummer #013.pdf

FEATURES:

GENE KRUPA

This special tribute issue

honors the legendary

Gene Krupa. A master

of the instrument, Krupa

created a respectable

place in the music world

for drummers. We've

pointed out the high-

lights of Krupa's suc-

cessful career (which

spanned nearly five de-

cades) in words, pictures

and musical transcrip-

tions.

VARI-PITCH

The inventor of Pearl's

Vari-Pitch, Randy May,

discusses the instrument

and its obvious ad-

vantages for drummers.

Photographs of the oscil-

loscope used to test Vari-

Pitch sound waves are

also a part of this special

report.

SYNDRUMS

Electronic wizards Joe

Pollard and David William-

son designed the unique

and increasingly popular

Syndrum. The two relate

the difficulties getting

a new product on the

market, and why drum-

mers will find the Syn-

drum a welcome addition

to their set-up.

MICHAEL

SHRIEVE

At 17, Michael Shrieve

became the drummer for

the innovative group

Santana. Shrieve gained

much acclaim for his

drumming prowess and

discusses his approach to

drums. Shrieve also ex-

plains his reasons for

leaving Santana and

eventually forming his

own group, Patterns. 30

COLUMNS:

EDITOR'S OVERVIEW

READERS' PLATFORM

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JAZZ DRUMMER'S WORKSHOP:

Foundational Studies for Ride Cymbal Technique

by Ed Soph

ROCK PERSPECTIVES

Developing Hand/Foot Coordination

by David Garibaldi

DRIVER'S SEAT

More on Phrasing

by Butch Miles

COMPLETE PERCUSSIONIST

Interpretating Marches

by David L. Codrey

TEACHER'S FORUM

Finding the Right Teacher

by Peter Magadini

PRINTED PAGE

SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Brazilian Percussion

by Norbert Goldberg

DRUM MARKET

INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

IN MEMORIAM

JUST DRUMS

STAFF:

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Ronald Spagnardi

FEATURES EDITOR: Karen Larcombe

ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Cheech Iero

Paul Uldrich

MANAGING EDITOR: Michael Cramer

ART DIRECTOR:

Tom Mandrake

PRODUCTION MANAGER: Roger Elliston

Gene Krupa was once quoted as saying: "I'm happy I succeeded in

doing two things; I made the drummer a high priced guy, and I was able

to project enough so that I could draw more people to jazz." Without

a doubt, an unpretentious opinion of a musical contribution which was

considerably more extensive than Gene chose to give himself credit for.

Prior to Gene Krupa, the drummer was not nearly as respected a

musician as he is today. Outside of basic timekeeping and supplying

background novelty effects, the role of the drummer had never been clearly

defined. The potential of the instrument hadn't been fully realized.

Krupa changed all this. He gave the drummer an identity. He transported

the instrument from the shadowy background to the center stage spotlight.

And in the process, the drummer was given his opportunity to be a star,

a leader, a key member of every musical aggregation that was to follow.

Few drummers haven't been influenced in some way by Krupa's

playing. His drumming concepts, passed down from one player to another,

are actually a part of us all. His 1979 nomination to the Modern

Drummer Hall of Fame was still another indication of the respect and

admiration drummers of all ages have for Gene Krupa.

Surely there's not a percussion manufacturer or music publisher

in existence who doesn't owe a debt of gratitude to Krupa. The development

of the modern day drum set as we know it was certainly a result of the

influence Gene had on the evolution of the entire percussion industry.

An influence which was indeed far-reaching and all encompassing.

This issue has been on the drawing board for the past six months.

We've tried to capture the essence of the man and his music through words

and pictures. Along with a career profile, we've included a discography,

several transcriptions, a look at the small group years, Gene's personal

thoughts on drumming, and comments from musical figures who knew

and loved him.

Whenever a publication undertakes a project of this magnitude,

there are many people to thank: Roy Anderson of the Gene Krupa Jazz

Association, the staff of the Rutgers University Jazz Institute,

Peter Mallon, Henry Adler and Cozy Cole. And special thanks to the late

Roy Knapp, dean of drum instructors and loyal supporter of the Krupa

legacy, who passed away just prior to the release of this issue. Finally,

mention must go to MD's Features Editor Karen Larcombe who

was responsible for coordinating the entire project. As coordinator, she

researched scores of sources, wrote tons of letters, made hundreds of phone

calls and weeded through piles of photographs to move this issue from

a concept to the finished product. Also, the credit for our original

cover art design goes to Tom Mandrake, MD's new and very talented

Art Director.

I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Krupa, a fact I deeply regret.

However, during my years as editor of MD, I have had the opportunity

to associate with many musicians who knew him well. The consensus of

opinion has never wavered; friendly, serious, dedicated, self-disciplined, a

total musician. Gene was a man obviously respected by everyone he came

in contact with. Though I never knew him, I think it's apparent that

had it not been for Gene Krupa, there probably would not have been

a reason for the existence of the publication you're reading at this moment.

In light of this, MD dedicates this issue in its entirety to the memory of

Gene. A man especially important to me, as he should be to each

and every one of us.

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Jean Mazza

ADMINISTRATION: Isabel Lori

Ann Lambariello

DEALER SERVICE

MANAGER:

Carolyn Padner

CIRCULATION:

Leo L. Spagnardi

Marilyn Miller

Nancy Schuller

MD ADVISORY BOARD:

Henry Adler

Mel Lewis

Carmine Appice

Peter Magadini

Horacee Arnold

Mitch Markovich

Louie Bellson

Butch Miles

Roy Burns

Joe Morello

Jim Chapin

Charley Perry

Billy Cobham

Charlie Persip

Joe Corsello

Joe Pollard

Les DeMerle

Arthur Press

Len DiMuzio

Paul Price

Randy Hess

Ed Shaughnessy

Sonny Igoe

Lenny White

Don Lamond

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