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Modern Drummer Magazine – April 1988 – Danny Gottlieb Cover – No Label – VG
This April 1988 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine features Danny Gottlieb on the cover, recognized for his exceptional versatility across genres. In this in-depth interview by Rick Mattingly, Gottlieb opens up about the challenges and creative breakthroughs involved in recording his first solo album, and how he strives to reflect the essence of his collaborations with artists like Pat Metheny, Gil Evans, and Pete Mancini.
This edition also includes standout features on Alan Childs of Julian Lennon and David Bowie’s Glass Spider Tour, a vibrant piece on the experimental Downtown music scene of New York, and a comprehensive roundtable discussion with faculty from the renowned Drummers Collective in NYC.
Condition: Very Good. Minor edge wear is present. This issue has no mailing label. The exact item shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please review all images for condition verification. Item includes a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping available upon request.
FEATURES
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Danny Gottlieb: A solo debut and reflections on a genre-spanning career (p. 16)
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Alan Childs: Touring with Bowie and finding balance in quieter gigs (p. 22)
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The Downtown Dozen: Inside the avant-garde NYC music scene with six influential voices (p. 26)
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Drummers Collective Roundtable: Educators discuss their teaching philosophies and ten years of shaping drummers (p. 34)
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MD Trivia Contest: Win a Korg DDD-1 Drum Machine (p. 38)
EDUCATIONAL COLUMNS
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The Jobbing Drummer: “On the Couch” – Simon Goodwin (p. 40)
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The Machine Shop: “Tricking Your Drum Machine” – Rick Mattingly (p. 44)
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Basics: Power Beats for Beginners, Part 2 – Steve Rucker (p. 48)
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In the Studio: “Bringing Up the Faders” – Craig Krampf (p. 52)
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Tracking: “Chorus Girls” – Hank Jaramillo (p. 56)
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Electronic Insights: On-Board Devices – Larry Rhodes (p. 60)
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Rock ’n’ Jazz Clinic: In Pursuit of Odd Time, Part 1 – Rod Morgenstein (p. 62)
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Jazz Drummers’ Workshop: “The Inner Pulse” – Peter Erskine (p. 88)
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Drum Soloist: Albert Heath’s “In Walked Horace” – Ted Moore (p. 96)
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Keyboard Percussion: “The Outer Gate” – Dave Samuels (p. 98)
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Concepts: “Drum Teachers” – Roy Burns (p. 100)
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Club Scene: “Emergencies On Stage” – Rick Van Horn (p. 104)
EQUIPMENT & PROFILES
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Slightly Offbeat: The World’s Biggest Drum – John Clarke (p. 90)
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Shop Talk: Skin On Skin Percussion – Jerry K. Leake (p. 92)
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Electronic Review: Hybrid Electronic/Acoustic Kits – William F. Miller (p. 114)
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Product Close-Up: Gretsch Faction Drumkit – Rick Van Horn (p. 120)
PROFILES & FEATURES
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Orchestral Percussionist: Anatoli Kourakine and Gennadi Budaev – Karen Ervin Pershing (p. 84)
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Portraits: Kim Plainfield – Dom Famularo (p. 108)
DEPARTMENTS & NEWS
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Editor’s Overview (p. 2), Readers’ Platform (p. 4), Ask a Pro (p. 10), It’s Questionable (p. 12), Update (p. 6), Drum Market classifieds (p. 106), Industry Happenings (p. 124)
A comprehensive and musically diverse issue, this edition provides both inspiration and technical depth, making it a strong addition for drummers, educators, and collectors alike.