Category Archives: Music

Gostrosta – “Proof that the drummer does not have to stand behind”

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Yves

I was recently contacted by Rita Aniolowska from Soundrive about a new percussive band called Gostrosta. I always enjoy seeing how other drummers move to music. How they phrase their playing… how it all moves and becomes as much a … Continue reading →

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Bessy’s Blues – Kavorka Jam

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Yves

In preparation for a gig, my Jazz/Fusion band Kavorka got together to run through some set lists. One standard that we do is a version of Bessy’s Blues by John Coltrane. I should also note that previous to this jam… we hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Buddy Rich Live in 78 and Merry Christmas 2011 edtion!!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Yves

I love this time of year. I get to see my daughter filled with excitement and full of joy, eat some great food with family and have some vacation time to relax. It’s also a great time to find new … Continue reading →

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Jojo Mayer – Exploring the distance between 0 and 1

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Yves

Jojo Mayer is by far one of my favorite drummers. His technique and playing style is second to none. First time I saw Jojo was at the Montreal Drum Fest in 1996. He was a relative unknown then in my … Continue reading →

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Dave Mustaine interview on the Endgame album

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Yves

I must say that Endgame is a great album. Megadeth has been a major influence on me both as a person and as a musician. I started listening to Megadeth in late 1986 when Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying first … Continue reading →

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Gregg Bissonette groovin’ to a recorded track

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Yves

Found this great video of Gregg Bissonette playing at Drumfest 2009 in Birmingham on the 12th of July. I’ve always found Gregg to be a tasteful drummer, he’s got great chops, music sense and you can tell he just loves … Continue reading →

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