10/24/2005 Over the past few years, we have had several conversations with Ken about rudimental drumming. Many of you - who did not previously know Ken - had the opportunity to meet and talk to him when he attended and lectured at the 2004 CADRE Shake in Hamilton. Ken is, to say the least, a fervent supporter of rudimental drumming. Ken has
spent a great deal of time researching and documenting the art form's history.
I have had many conversations with him about the subject and we have
been exchanging information for his soon to be published book entitled "The
History of Rudimental Snare Drumming". His article: "The Perfectionists" appeared
in the April 2005 "Percussive Notes" published by the Percussive Arts
Society. Ken has given permission for its use on the CADRE web site. This is
an extremely well-written piece and sets out an important part of our rudimental
heritage. Once you have read it, you will appreciate Ken's personal time, effort
and expense. Please take the time to download the PDF file. You will not be disappointed. |