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"The UK did not have to worry about the public vote on Tuesday. It is one of five countries that qualifies automatically for the final, due to its financial contribution to the contest. Sweden, who were last year's winners, also get a free pass."

They did come back, in 2010. Well 2/3rd's of them did and came last with 10 points. I'm not sure why it came last - Quantized Sequencing at it's very best along with terrific vocals, especially the backing singers... Although, for some reason my cat left the room at the end and I haven't seen him since. Sorry. I'm being mean...As it happens, I do enjoy the competition and always have done. Plenty of fun, although at times, it can be a case of 'The Good, The Bad and the Ugly'. "That Sounds Good to Me" is a song written and composed by Pete Waterman, Mike Stock and Steve Crosby that finished last when it represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 held in Oslo, Norway. The song and performer was revealed as Josh Dubovie on 12 March 2010 who won Eurovision: Your Country Needs You. I'm not sure why it came last - Quantized Sequencing at it's very best along with terrific vocals, especially the backing singers... Although, for some reason my cat left the room at the end and I haven't seen him since.

Sorry, only on YouTube (as far as I know), an Interview and chat with Lee Ritenour. He is talking about his (busy) studio sessions days with a few funny stories thrown in. There are a couple of (baked in) short adverts in there (strings and pedals), but nothing too intrusive.

But he does tap dance well, and at the same time, he can tap semi-quaver triplets on his Blakey's Tap Shoes protectors. As Sir Thomas Beecham probably said after hearing him..."The English may not like his music, but they absolutely love the noise he makes..."

As the one single poster on YouTube said - "This is one of those hidden gems on YouTube".

I have the 'Trio In Tokyo' album and it is really is quite dynamic. Outstanding playing all round. We all know about Gadd & Jackson, but Michael Petrucciani was an extraordinary musician. It was such a shame he passed so young. Oddly enough, I was working on a show in Tokyo when they recorded this at The Blue Note. Although, unfortunately, I didn't know until after the gig.

Haha, funny enough I was watching this concert earlier today. Steve Gadd & Anthony Jackson are both on it, with Dave Grusin and few other top, top players.

I would have thought 'Harvey Mason' would have been considered worthy of a place in the 100 greatest Drummers list, considering his modest CV? Maybe Rolling Stone could have allotted him the number 94 in the position of *greatness*. Artist Credits - Harvey Mason

I have been a life long fan of Dave Grusin. A top, top keyboard player who just happened to compose knock out Film Scores and very memorable TV Themes. His bands and Orchestras were often filled with a lot of my favourite musicians as well - A win win for me. I just so happened to watch a film last night called 'Havana' and Dave Grusin composed the score. A mixture of Latin Music and Orchestral cues. This piece below 'Cuba Libra (Se Fue) is from that film.

Music does work like that, exactly like that. Because as you say, 'The Musician (Drummer) is human'. Accelerando, Rallentando, Ritardando, A Tempo, Rubato? Changes of tempo - Understanding musical terms

Maybe at the time, you should have recruited a Drummer who could keep time. You could have avoided all those wasted years. In hindsight, maybe you should have got him "A Simple Metronome With A Big Flashing Light"

I did, but I didn't understand what you were talking about. Judging by your post, neither did you. That's why I asked. 👍

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Yep, and most of this in the link below as well. Please enter at your own risk - It's a dot com for Drummers. This Is Why Drummers Are So Important In A Band

Haha...I really like the George Benson version of White Rabbit. 😁

Do you have to shove it in his face? If not, can I suggest you get a vibrating metronome, because I can think of a better place to 'shove it'. 😂

I remember getting this album when it first came out (I was 15). I still listen to it quite a bit these days. Some really nice arranging from Don Sebesky and of course, produced by the late, great, Creed Taylor. Both who were the team behind 'The Other Side of Abbey Road'.

John King does a good groovy job sitting and laying it down...

Just watched this video about the terrific 'Jeff Porcaro'. The fellow was the absolute master when it came to feel and groove:

Personally, I wouldn't have two identical cases. I would have a Red & a Black.

Mike Verta's channel is good for Piano/Keys as well. Lots of great tips.

Rick Beato for me as well... Also, I like Media Music Composer, Guy Michelmore. His YouTube channel is updated regularly with composing and music theory tips, along with software demonstrations etc.

The Alfredo Rodriguez Band: