Learn from master percussionist Jack Bell and others in this collection of percussion lectures, interviews, and performances
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Recording Session with Sonny Emory
Reunion Session Over many years, my teacher/student relationship with Sonny Emory has grown into a deep friendship built on respect for our individual abilities and a mutual caring shared by two artists whose careers went in different professional directions. In this memorable recording session, we share our lives, musical styles and love for each other.…
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Performing Paganini’s Perpetual Motion
Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) Childhood & Rise to Prominence Niccolo Paganini was born in Genoa, Italy, the third of the six children of Antonio and Teresa Paganini. His father, a poor dockworker, gave him his first lessons on the mandolin and violin at the age of five. He then studied with Giovanni Servetto, a violinist in…
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75th Birthday Compilation
Introduction Music has always been one of the most successful parts of my life since my childhood. This is a compilation of my musical accomplishments as a performer and educator between 1956 – 2001. This compilation was originally presented to my family and friends during my 75th birthday celebration. It begins with my earliest percussion…