Artist Dave Ford's Swing Set Drum Kit is a hit at street fests and block parties. Credit: Courtesy Dave Ford When Chicago artist Dave Ford was commissioned to build a kinetic children’s sculpture six ...

The rhythmic backbone of New Jack Swing rests on precisely cut snare hits, crisp hi‑hats and punchy kick patterns that interlace into tight, syncopated grooves. These drum sections exude a distinct ...

Dan Monaghan is a working drummer who makes an indispensable contribution to the music by being the one who provides the swing and support that allows the other musicians to achieve their diverse ...

The first definitive biography of Gene Krupa, the most famous drummer on the planet, whose feverish rhythms defined the Swing Era, changed jazz music forever, spurred rock and roll, and influenced ...