Newcastle Drum Centre

Check out some of the greatest drummers ever like you've never seen or heard before. Thirty four great new titles all on DVD from past greats like Buddy Rich right up to present day. As these DVD's are produced in America, a Multi-Region or Region One DVD player is required. UK DVD players are Region Two.

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	Gregg Bissonette - Musical Drumming In Different Styles Running Time: 4 Hours, 20 Minutes Ten stylistically diverse original songs that feature some of the world's finest musicians are performed and discussed in great detail. Stles covered include: R&B, Funk, Heavy Rock and Afro Cuban.		Modern Drummer Festival 2005 Running Time: 7 Hours, 10 Minutes This year, the world's most prestigious drum festival relocated to the spectacular New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the combination of world class talent and world class facility raised the bar for every other drum festival. With Jason Bittner, Rodney Holmes, Keith Carlock, Chris Adler, Chad Smith and Ian Paice, Jojo Mayer, Zoro, Latin All Stars with Sheila E, Alex Acura, Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo and Roy Haynes.

	American Drummers Achievement Award honouring Steve Gadd Running Time: 6 Hours, 10 Minutes This once in a lifetime event was hosted by Bill Cosby and features an all star band including Vinnie Colaiuta, Rick Marotta and Tom Scott. This DvD contains the evening's performance and a 20 minute documentary on Steve's career.		Anatomy Of A Drum Solo - Neil Peart Running Time: 3 Hours, 20 Minutes Newly recorded in studio footage of Neil discussing, in detail his approach to soloing.Using a solo recorded in Germany, Neil talks about each segment of this 9 minute solo which is a feature of each Rush performance.

	Djembe Drumming - Steve Leicach Running Time: 55 Minutes From hand to ear and from ear to hand this tutorial method offers an apprenticeship in 6 polyrhythms. The presentation, first analysed, then played as a whole, enables you to work on your own first and then on to group playing.		The Samba - Jean-Cristophe Jacquin Running Time: 40 Minutes Shot at the Rio Carnival 2001 this educational DVD covers all aspects of playing Samba instruments including the history and manufacturing techniques.

	Thomas Lang - Creative Control (2 disc set) Running Time: 5 Hours, 14 minutes Thomas Lang presents the unique and innovative system that he has used to develop his awesome speed, control, finesse and coordination.		Billy Ward - Big Time Running Time: 45 Minutes Drummers of every skill level will benefit from the wealth of experience and practical knowledge that has continued to make Billy Ward an in demand studio and touring player with some of the biggest names in music.

	Marco Minnemann - Extreme Drumming Running Time: 3 Hours, 45 minutes Get up close and personal with extreme detailed camera angles while Marco reveals many of his drumming secrets and composing skills that have propelled him in to the rhythmical and musical stratosphere.		Phil Collins, Dennis Chambers and Steve Smith - A Salute To Buddy Rich Running Time: 2 Hours, 30 minutes Great performances from Dennis, Phil and Steve performing 12 of Buddy's greatest tracks. Bonus material includes 3 more performances, 1 by Dennis and the other 2 by Steve Smith.

	The Abercrombie/Erskine/Mintzer /Patitucci Band - Live in New York City Running Time: 1 Hour, 45 minutes On this DVD, the band performs a set of 8 brilliant compositions, 2 by each member of the group, which range in style from spiritual ballads, funk, country inflected swing and strutting groove.		Modern Drummer Festival Weekend - 2003 (2 disc set) Running Time: 5 Hours, 52 minutes Modern Drummer festival 2003 featured an almost unprecedented cross section of great drummers and percussionists, including The Hip Pickles, Matt Wilson, Steve Smith, Mike Portnoy, and Nick D'Virgilio. Unmisseable DVD performance!

	Akira Jimbo - Wasabi Running Time: 50 minutes The latest in a series of Akira Jimbo's Electronic wizardry DVDs. This DVD features sections on How to practice, tuning, Left foot Clave, and Akira's unique style of mixing electronic and Acoustic drum sounds.		Akira Jimbo - Fujiyama Running Time: 50 minutes The follow on from Wasabi, this DVD also features Akira using Electronic and Acoustic drums together to create compositions. The DVD also feature sections on Triggering Acoustic Drums, Programming drum patterns, and module functions.

	Dave Weckl - Back To Basics Running Time: 72 minutes Dave offers invaluable insights into the fundamentals of drumming. Topics covered include hand and foot technique, practice routines,drum kit set up and approaches and much more. This disc includes several tunes from CONTEMPORARY DRUMMER + ONE. An excellent overview of drum skills for any level drummer.		Dave Weckl - The Next Step Running Time: 80 minutes Dave concentrates on time playing, constructing a groove, beat displacement, cymbal technique, phrasing,creating a drum part, playing in odd times and soloing. This DVD also features three performances of songs from CONTEMPORARY DRUMMER + ONE, a Latin groove and some fantastic solos.

	Classic Jazz Drummers - Swing And Beyond Running Time: 70 minutes Highlights include films of the legendary Sid Catlett with Louis Armstrong, Ray Baudac with Jack Teagarden, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, Gus Johnson, Joe Harris, Panama Francis, Philly Joe Jones and many more.		Mark Mondesir - The Mystery Unfolds Running Time: 73 minutes Mark, who has played with Courtney Pine, Bryan Ferry and Jeff Beck, to name a few demonstrates his blistering technique and soloing ability. Be prepared to re- evaluate the way you play and practice, forever!

	Supernatural - Rhythms And Grooves Running Time: 90 minutes Santana percussionists Karl Perazzo and Raul Rekow showcase their special chemistry of applying traditional Afro-Cuban percussion rhythms and blending them into today's popular music.		Getting Started On Drums - Tommy Igoe Running Time: 140 minutes Featuring world renowned drummer, solo artist, author and educator, Tommy Igoe, "Getting Started On Drums" is an entertaining and educational way for beginning drummers to learn the right way to play - right from the start.

	Steve Gadd - In Session Running Time: 90 minutes In Session features Steve in the studio with two all star rhythm sections that include, Jorge Dalto, Eddie Gomez, Richard Tee and Will Lee. Viewers sit in as these players arrange and perform tunes that illustrate a variety of styles.		Steve Gadd - Up Close Running Time: 60 minutes Up Close features Steve at the drums, discussing and demonstrating some of the techniques that have helped him become the world's most in-demand session drummer. Demonstrations include funk grooves, latin playing, shuffles and solos.

	Carter Beauford - Under The Table And Drumming Running Time: 62 minutes Carter, world famous drummer for the Dave Matthews Band performs along to six of the band's best songs. He also covers and discusses all aspects of the drumset and his technique. Also features previously unseen live footage of Carter with the band.		Victor Wooten And Carter Beauford - Making Music Running Time: 177 minutes Filmed over two days, these incredible sessions give you an inside look at two great songs, "Zynergy" and "Resolution". A fascinating process to watch involving world class musicians.

	John Blackwell - Technique, Grooving And Showmanship Running Time: 240 minutes (2 disc set) John Blackwell, the driving force behind Prince covers such topics as heroes and influences, practicing, teachers, building a solo, single hand rolls, single pedal technique and his legendary stick twirling abilities!		Drummer's Collective - 25th Anniversary Celebration And Bass Day 2002 Running Time: 323 minutes (2 disc set) On Sunday November 24 2002, Drummer's Collective, the world's premier drum school, celebrated its 25th anniversary with an incredible evening of music. Featured performers included some of the most creative and influential drummers and bass players in the world.

	Classic Drum Solos And Drum Battles - Volume One Running Time: 60 minutes Legendary players include Sonny Payne, Rufus Jones, Buddy Rich, Sam Woodyard and Louie Bellson. It also includes great footage of the classic drum battle between Buddy Rich and Jerry Lewis!		Classic Drum Solos And Drum Battles - Volume Two Running Time: 73 minutes This DVD features 15 thunderous drum solos spanning the years 1947 to 1989. Bonus clips include Bobby Troup's "history of the jazz drumset" from 1958 and a great segment featuring The Gene Krupa Jazz Trio impersonating Russian musicians from 1946!

	Drum Tips - Part One Running Time: 80 minutes This DVD brings together performances and tips from eight great players. Legends include Bobby Rock, Omar Hakim, Simon Phillips, Dennis Chambers, Steve Smith, Peter Erskine, Kenny Aronoff and Dave Weckl.		Drum Tips - Part Two Running Time: 90 minutes This DVD brings together performances and tips from eight great players. Legends include Terry Bozzio, Simon Phillips, Joe Franco, Rod Morgenstein, Mike Clark, David Garibaldi, Dennis Chambers and Chad Smith.

	Neil Peart - A Work In Progress Running Time: 220 minutes A complete studio performance of each song is captured by four cameras as Neil lays down the fiery, creative drumming for which he is known - but with new finesse gained from two years of devotion to study and practice.		Steve Smith Running Time: 278 minutes (2 disc set) Disc one covers drumset technique going into unprecedented detail of all aspects on the kit. Disc two covers the history of the U.S. beat aided along by an all-star band!

	Drums - An Introduction To Musical Styles Running Time: 90 minutes Whether it's hard rock, funk, blues or good ol' rock and roll, there are certain concepts and fundamentals that are common to all styles. This DVD will give a detailed example of each of these styles.		Snare Drum Basics Running Time: 35 minutes The ideal reference for drummers of all ages and experience levels. Snare Drum Basics provides you with the means to develop and refine the essential tools necessary to expand your vocabulary as a drummer.

	Rhythmic Visions - Gavin Harrison Running Time: 70 minutes Gavin covers advanced topics including displacement, modulation and subdivisions. There are five full length performances as well as alternative audio mixes with and without click tracks.		Brains Lessons - Shredding Repis On The Gnar Gnar Rad Running Time: 47 minutes Finally a DVD with attitude! Hear and see Primus and Guns n Roses drummer break down a go-go, funk patterns, the ostinato and the up-down technique in Brain's contemporary and alternative way. This DVD is not only educational but entertaining as well! Suitable for all levels.

	Steve Jordan - The Groove Is Here Running Time: 65 minutes Steve, drummer's drummer and Grammy winner lays down killer grooves and talks in depth about how and why he plays like he does. Check out his awesome technique and watch as he breaks down his grooves so you can learn some new grooving ideas.		Gene Krupa - Swing, Swing, Swing! Running Time: 75 minutes This is the man who made the drums a solo instrument! This programme presents Gene in fourteen complete, rarely seen performances dating back over sixty years, along with Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Charlie Ventura, Anita O'Day and an interview with the legend himself, Gene Krupa!

	Buddy Rich At The Top Running Time: 87 minutes Recorded at the Top of the Plaza, New York in 1973 this is one of the most sought after and influential shows ever recorded by Buddy. Includes a rare bonus clip: An unbelievable unaccompanied drum solo, not seen since its broadcast in May of 1978.		Buddy Rich - The Lost West Side Story Tapes Running Time: 110 minutes Recorded in 1985, the master tapes were thought to have been lost in a fire. They were discovered in 2000, along with the original "surround sound" digital master, and extensive work was done to bring you this state of the art audio mix.

	Drum Set Crash Course - Russ Miller Running Time: 126 minutes Eighteen different musical styles explained and performed: rock, jazz, R&B, swing, Afro-Cuban, fusion, country, reggae and many more. Includes independence development exercises, basic grooves and fills for each musical style.		Zoro - The Commandments Of R&B Drumming Running Time: 180 minutes Covering playing styles and tips in three distinct musical eras. The Soul Era, covering New Orleans and motown styles, The Funk Era with tips on James Brown's funky drumming and The Hip-Hop Era featuring rap, go-go and new jack swing.

	Mike Portnoy - Liquid Drum Theater Running Time: 190 minutes (2 disc set) Disc one features music from both CDs by Liquid Tension Experiment and includes footage shot at Milbrook Studios where both were recorded. Disc two focuses on the music of Dream Theater and features footage shot at Beartracks studios from the albums Falling Into Infinity and Scenes From A Memory.		Basic Afro Cuban Rhythms Running Time: 45 minutes Ricardo Monzon, a master of congas, timbales and other latin instruments demonstrates in detail his approach to each instrument and technique. Ricardo has also played on several film and television soundtracks.