If you are a fan of jazz, or groove for that matter, then you're probably acquainted with the artistry of Nate Smith. Whether it's with the bass master Dave Holland or funk supergroup The Fearless ...

Bass Week: The word ‘funk’ or ‘funky’ can be applied to almost anything, from butt-shaking basslines to scatter cushions. We all instinctively know what’s implied, but in a bass playing sense, what ...

Ralph Rolle occupies one of the grooviest drum chairs on the planet. As well as his job, holding down the foundation for disco/funk legends Nile Rogers & Chic, Ralph has also played for an impressive ...

A new musical underground is emerging in Cape Town, which has its roots in the Cape predilection for jazz, yet has its feet firmly planted on the dancefloor. It’s a scene which contrasts strongly with ...

In strictly musical terms, funk was the ‘70s child of ‘60s R&B; and rock. Funk adopted rock’s preference for emphasis on the downbeat, grafted on slinky R&B; syncopation and elevated the bass to ...

There's little to complain about here, and this EZX will thrill producers and drummers alike. MusicRadar's got your back Our team of expert musicians and producers spends hours testing products to ...

Music loop specialist, Big Fish Audio, released two new collections of music loops for Mac using musicians. Drumsound & Bassline Smith — Drum & Bass Studio was designed to give you the flexibility to ...

The world “ legendary”, is thrown around a lot these days, but Clyde Stubblefield, the man whose innovative drumming style changed the course of pop music worldwide, is truly a legend. THEE Funky ...

Where: The Massry Center for the Arts at the College of St. Rose, 1002 Madison Ave., Albany Length: Two hours Highlights: "People Say," the encore of "Fire On the Bayou" and, of course, "Cissy Strut" ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Linear drumming describes the playing (or programming) of a drum pattern in which no two kit ...