Stanton Moore, Crescent City native and one
of the scene's hottest drummers, takes
you
through a rhythmic-rich tour of New
Orleans
drumming. In this first of two DVD's,
Stanton
demonstrates the elements of
traditional New
Orleans drumming and provides many
performance
examples that include members of the
Dirty
Dozen Brass Band, George Porter and
Ivan Neville.
Stanton also includes a bonus section
with
legendary New Orleans drummer Johnny
Vidacovich,
providing a deeper look into the feel
and colorful
elements of this style.
The unique flavor of
New Orleans drumming is made up of a
melting
pot of rhythmic traditions drawing from
African
, European, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Haitian and
many
other cultures. With this DVD, you'll
learn
the roots and history of Second Line
drumming
and how to apply its feel to enhance
your overall
groove. You'll see and hear how the use
of
clave, accents, and simple,
straightforward
stickings can lead to the creation of
your
own unique style, so you can Take It to
the
Street!