Modern Drummer Reviews Afro-Cuban Big Band Play-Along DVD

Publication: Modern Drummer : MD

Author: Potter, Jeff

Date published: December 1, 2010

***** JOE McCARTHY'S AFRO-CUBAN BIG BAND PLAY-ALONG SERIES

DVD LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED $19.99

What a kick watching Joe McCarthy blaze through complex Afro-Cuban big band jazz numbers with ergonomic perfection. He's so sweat free and centered, it's like he's relaxin' with some café con leche. McCarthy plays to tracks from his exciting Latin Grammy Award-winning CD, Afro-Bop Alliance, and discusses his grooves and his approach to the charts. DVD-ROM content includes charts, groove transcriptions, and play-along tracks. In performance, McCarthy doesn't break down the tricky patterns, which would be helpful for less experienced players, so this video is best suited for drummers with solid reading skills. But viewing is still worth the time, as McCarthy transforms dense ink into effortless, well-oiled grooves. (Alfred) Jeff Potter

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