Steven Naidus keeping time to songs is our most recent drum lesson. We worked on songs from the Eagles, AC/DC, Fleetwood Mac, Kenny Loggins ( who Steven just saw at the CoachHouse in San Juan Capistrano). Tom Brechtlein was on drums for Kenny Loggins and I understand his drumming was great.
Author Archives: Carl Smelser
UCLA presents LEWIS NASH hosted by CLAYTON CAMERON
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Jan Popper Hall 445 Charles E Young Dr East, Los Angeles, CA 90024
02.28.13 |8 PM to 9:30
Westwood, CA, USA
This is a night to experience the life and time of a music maven: composer, producer, keeper of the jazz flame, virtuosic drummer, ultimate sideman and leader who continues to innovate and invigorate the music he plays. Join the Monk Institute for an evening with Lewis Nash hosted by Clayton Cameron.
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
Thursday, February 28 from 8:00 pm until 9:30 pm in Popper Hall. Free and open to the public RSVP suggested ̶ email “Lewis Nash RSVP” to [email protected]
Clayton Cameron’s Brushworks Book/DVD/CD.
Please buy Clayton Cameron’s fantastic Book/DVD/CD about brushes. As I said before he is a fireball of a drummer. The short time I studied with Clayton helped enormously. He is a phenomenal musician, excellent instructor and a wealth of information regarding jazz history. Check out his website: claytoncameron.com
Laguna Hills Drum Circle
HEALING
DRUM CIRCLE
Do you need physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing and balance?
Need to relax and go within?
Join Carl and Karen’s healing drum circle
Carl Smelser is a Professional Drummer & Trained HealthRHYTHMS Facilitator and Karen Fazio has been a Holistic Health Practitioner and Reiki Master since 1990
No experience? No drum? No problem! Everyone is welcome!
Where: Awakenings Center for Conscious Living
25260 La Paz Rd Laguna Hills, CA
When: Wednesday, March 13th– 7-9PM
Space Limited- Pre-Registration Appreciated
FEE: $20.00 Pre-Registered or $25.00 at the door
Please Contact: Karen Fazio @ 714-362-4784 [email protected]
Drummers to see and hear.
I try to buy everything JEFF HAMILTON has ever recorded. He is my favorite drummer! Do whatever you have to do to see him live. Meeting Jeff and studying with him is a blessing. See his website at: hamiltonjazz.com
No one can touch this fireball of drummer. CLAYTON CAMERON taught me about brushes, drums, music business, commitment and devotion to family. To see him play live is a life affirming experience. See his website at: claytoncameron.com
I saw PAUL KREIBICH at Soka University and it was one of the best jazz drum performances I’ve ever experienced! I first met Paul when I managed West Coast Drum in the late 70’s. I had the privilege of a few lessons with Paul at Cal State Fullerton. Terrific instructor and gentleman. See his website at: paulkreibich.com
I met MATT JOHNSON in the late 70’s when I managed West Coast Drum. He was enthusiastic, kind, quick-witted, compassionate and fun to hang with. His drumming is amazing. See his website at: drummermattjohnson.com