Technique, Grooving and Showmanship (2 DVD)

Publisher : Hudson Music
Over 4 hours of material

John Blackwell's approach to developing the amazing technique he is known for, including key exercises, demonstrations, performances with his band Matrix, and more! John Blackwell, world-class groove master and drummer with Prince, offers his approach to developing the amazing technique he has become know for, including key exercises that he used as a student, and still uses today, demonstrations with bassist Baron Browne, performances with his great band, Matrix, and more. Includes brilliant performance footage from the Modern Drummer Festival 2002 and studio footage that features Baron Browne.

Segments include: Heroes and Influences, Practicing, Teachers, Building a Solo, Single-Hand Rolls, Single-Pedal Technique, Building a Groove, Shuffles and a detailed demonstration of his incredible Stick Twirling Technique. Included is footage of John’s entire performance at Modern Drummer Festival 2002 with Matrix.