Percussion Discussion: "The one thing I try and work on is staying relaxed and making stuff feel good. That's the main thing—having your body feel good as you're playing. You're using your whole body to play this instrument" Matt Chamberlain in Music Connection magazine.

Drum Track of the week: "Crooked Creek" from Perceptual by the Brian Blade Fellowship featuring Brian Blade on drums. On this 2000 date Blade gooses and kicks this 5/4 meter tune along with great dynamics and volcanic energy. While at times recalling Elvin Jones' polyrhythmic assault, Blade has one of the most original and identifiable styles in jazz drumming.