Drum DVD & CD Recommendations

Here are some of my favorites over the years. Some might be out of print, but be on the lookout:

No Order Implied - DVD/VHS

- Dave Weckl's "Back To Basics" and "The Next Step"

- Jeff Porcaro's "Spotlight?"

- The Buddy Rich Memorial Concert, volumes 1 & 2

- Steve Smith's "History Of The U.S. Beat"

- Drummers Collective 25th Anniversary Video

- Steve Gadd's "In Studio" and "Up Close"

- Gavin Harrison's "Rhythmic Illusions"

CD's

- Dave Weckl's "Masterplan" and "Live and Very Plugged In"

- Vinnie Colaiuta on: John Patitucci's "Sketchbook," Eric Marienthal's "Crossroads," Steve Tavaglione's "Blue Tav," Alan Holdsworth's "Secrets," Richard Bona's "Reverance," Mike Stern's "These Times," and his own self titled solo project.

- David Garibaldi, with Tower Of Power: "Back to Oakland," "The Best of Tower Of Power" and "Oakland Zone"

- Steve Gadd on all kinds of stuff!! Must listen to "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover."

- Alvaro Lopez, with Torre Fuerte on "Altisimo Senor" and "Mi Fortaleza"

- Steve Smith with Vital Information on "Vitalive" and "All Around The World."

- Bill Stewart with John Scofield on "Enroute"

- Dennis Chambers with John Scofield on "Pick Hits Live" and with Steely Dan on "Alive In America."

- Virtually Any Steely Dan album, but the classic is "Aja" and "Royal Scam."

- Antonio Sanchez with Pat Metheny, any album!

- Steve Holmes with Altered on their self titled debut and Graphic.

- Jeff Porcaro with Los Lobotomy's "Live" and with Toto, "Greatest Hits."

I attribute much of my playing style to the recommendations I have listed. There may be more, but these are pretty much what I have "lived on" for quite a long time now.

Hope this helps.

Blessings,
Frank