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With Jack Jones and Mom after his performance in Atlantic City. Jack treated us and several of his friends to a memorable dinner. Whether it was Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Sammy Davis, or Doc Severinsen, they all agreed that Jack was the "s

With Jack Jones and Mom after his performance in Atlantic City. Jack treated us and several of his friends to a memorable dinner. Whether it was Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Sammy Davis, or Doc Severinsen, they all agreed that Jack was the "singer's singer." To hear Jack at his virtuoso best, click on the image above to see him with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra in 1976.

Click on the image above to see Philadelphia's Val Gay and I swinging Duke Ellington during a program we produced for the global conference of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Titled, "Jazz Drumming & the Art of Creative Persuasion," the session

Click on the image above to see Philadelphia's Val Gay and I swinging Duke Ellington during a program we produced for the global conference of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Titled, "Jazz Drumming & the Art of Creative Persuasion," the session was presented live via Zoom during the Covid epidemic.

For my Dad's memorial service, I assembled Val Gay, Rachel Camp, and Jamison Foreman to sing, accompanied by violin, viola, trumpet, bass, guitar, and drums. My Dad loved Puccini. Click on the image above to hear Val Gay's stirring rendition of "O Mi

For my Dad's memorial service, I assembled Val Gay, Rachel Camp, and Jamison Foreman to sing, accompanied by violin, viola, trumpet, bass, guitar, and drums. My Dad loved Puccini. Click on the image above to hear Val Gay's stirring rendition of "O Mio Babbino Caro" from the opera, Gianni Schicchi.

In 2023, I drove to the Hudson Valley for a five-hour lesson with Terry Silverlight, who I had studied with several years earlier. I first saw him play at Lanzi’s, a jazz club in Trenton (my hometown) where saxophonist Richie Cole often performed. W

In 2023, I drove to the Hudson Valley for a five-hour lesson with Terry Silverlight, who I had studied with several years earlier. I first saw him play at Lanzi’s, a jazz club in Trenton (my hometown) where saxophonist Richie Cole often performed. We were both around 19 at the time. Terry’s playing absolutely floored (and humbled) me. I had never heard anything like it. (Click on the image above to see what I mean.) He was already a prodigy, having played on his brother Barry Miles’ groundbreaking jazz fusion album, "White Heat" at 14 years old. He's also one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. To see Terry at perform for the Percussive Arts Society, click on the image above.

I first saw Mark Walker accompany Linda Eder in Atlantic City. She sang "Havana," which has Latin rhythms throughout. Mark played these sophisticated rhythms as if he was "toying" with them. I studied with him for a year and discovered that he was on

I first saw Mark Walker accompany Linda Eder in Atlantic City. She sang "Havana," which has Latin rhythms throughout. Mark played these sophisticated rhythms as if he was "toying" with them. I studied with him for a year and discovered that he was one of the world's foremost Latin drummers. In addition to performing – he won a Grammy with Oregon – he has been a professor at the Berklee College of Music since 2001. To see Mark's impeccable Latin Jazz feel, click on the image above. Be sure to go to 4:35 to see him solo around the song. Scary good!

One of my favorite nights – the thrilling Rachel Camp performing at my home for close to 50 people. Matt Mastronardi came to the rescue and filled in for Jamison on piano. To see a clip, click on the image above as Rachel sings "Another Life" from Th

One of my favorite nights – the thrilling Rachel Camp performing at my home for close to 50 people. Matt Mastronardi came to the rescue and filled in for Jamison on piano. To see a clip, click on the image above as Rachel sings "Another Life" from The Bridges of Madison County.

Teacher and friend, Terry Silverlight, with his close friend (and my former teacher), Morris "Arnie" Lang, who spent 40 years with the New York Philharmonic. Click on the image above to see him discuss the famous "Gladstone Technique" and how he crea

Teacher and friend, Terry Silverlight, with his close friend (and my former teacher), Morris "Arnie" Lang, who spent 40 years with the New York Philharmonic. Click on the image above to see him discuss the famous "Gladstone Technique" and how he created an exact replica of the famous Gladstone Snare Drum.™

My mom with Jack Jones' drummer, Kendall Kay, after a performance we attended in New York. Kendall replaced Jack's longtime drummer, Jimmy Blakemore.

My mom with Jack Jones' drummer, Kendall Kay, after a performance we attended in New York. Kendall replaced Jack's longtime drummer, Jimmy Blakemore.

Me with Susan Egan, one of my favorite singers, following her performance at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Susan is most famous for her role as the original Belle in the Broadway production of "Beauty and the Beast."

Me with Susan Egan, one of my favorite singers, following her performance at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. Susan is most famous for her role as the original Belle in the Broadway production of "Beauty and the Beast."

My wife, Cyndy, and I visiting Henry Adler several years after I had stopped studying with him. One of his favorite expressions whenever I left a session with him was, "Don't forget to vote for me." What an honor to know him.

My wife, Cyndy, and I visiting Henry Adler several years after I had stopped studying with him. One of his favorite expressions whenever I left a session with him was, "Don't forget to vote for me." What an honor to know him.

Originally published in 1942, this book is still a classic. Henry Adler wrote the book based on Buddy Rich's technique. When I started studying with Mr. Adler, he meticulously took me through the book making sure my hands turned in the most efficient

Originally published in 1942, this book is still a classic. Henry Adler wrote the book based on Buddy Rich's technique. When I started studying with Mr. Adler, he meticulously took me through the book making sure my hands turned in the most efficient manner. The link below shows Henry teaching in his studio, taken from a VHS release.

I studied mallets with Doug Allen in a studio next door to Henry Adler’s on 46th Street in Manhattan. Mr. Adler insisted that his students study mallets. Doug Allen was a Juilliard scholarship student and seasoned Broadway percussionist. When Sinatra

I studied mallets with Doug Allen in a studio next door to Henry Adler’s on 46th Street in Manhattan. Mr. Adler insisted that his students study mallets. Doug Allen was a Juilliard scholarship student and seasoned Broadway percussionist. When Sinatra performed at Radio City in 1978, Doug played percussion. Coincidentally, he played drums and percussion for "Shenandoah," the first Broadway show I saw. The image above is from the acclaimed three-book series I worked through with Doug, which he edited for Phil Krauss, one of the most recorded percussionists in history.

I subbed a single performance of "Always, Patsy Cline," for my friend, Lee Morrison, at the Delaware Theater Company in 2024. The band was on stage so I wore a costume of sorts to look like a country drummer, circa 1960.

I subbed a single performance of "Always, Patsy Cline," for my friend, Lee Morrison, at the Delaware Theater Company in 2024. The band was on stage so I wore a costume of sorts to look like a country drummer, circa 1960.

Outside the South Camden Theater Company before playing "The Toxic Avenger," a rollicking romp about an unlikely superhero who saves New Jersey from toxic pollution. I loved working for the first time with pianist and musical director, David Schwart

Outside the South Camden Theater Company before playing "The Toxic Avenger," a rollicking romp about an unlikely superhero who saves New Jersey from toxic pollution. I loved working for the first time with pianist and musical director, David Schwartz, and a great band. Pure Fun!

The South Jersey Pops in performance, led by Music Director and Conductor Robert Bradshaw. In addition to musically transforming this 77-piece orchestra, Bradshaw’s engaging commentary before each piece has become a highlight for the nearly 900 audie

The South Jersey Pops in performance, led by Music Director and Conductor Robert Bradshaw. In addition to musically transforming this 77-piece orchestra, Bradshaw’s engaging commentary before each piece has become a highlight for the nearly 900 audience members in attendance.

Pit orchestras are becoming rare. Increasingly, musicians are separated from both stage and audience. For me, that disconnect takes something essential out of the experience.

Pit orchestras are becoming rare. Increasingly, musicians are separated from both stage and audience. For me, that disconnect takes something essential out of the experience.

In my studio with my Leedy timpani. When I studied with Morris Lang, I bought these from a Broadway percussionist. Friend and percussionist, Mark Cristofaro, did a fabulous job of restoring them.

In my studio with my Leedy timpani. When I studied with Morris Lang, I bought these from a Broadway percussionist. Friend and percussionist, Mark Cristofaro, did a fabulous job of restoring them.

Percussionists playing shows – and often juggling a multitude of instruments – can resemble that plate spinner guy from the Ed Sullivan Show. (If that's before your time, click on the image above to see a relic of entertainment from a bygone era.)

Percussionists playing shows – and often juggling a multitude of instruments – can resemble that plate spinner guy from the Ed Sullivan Show. (If that's before your time, click on the image above to see a relic of entertainment from a bygone era.)