I don't really buy CDs like I used to.... nor do I buy any new music (in whatever format) at the pace I used to. And I do not illegally download music. I usually buy from iTunes when I do get something.

That being said, I'm a guy who happens to love drums.... and has played drums live, studied them, been a hired hand.... played bands.. showcases... recorded.. .and I absolutely love music.

Music has always done something to me.... a good groove just does "it" ya know?

Over the last few years, I "discovered" an artist that I've followed since.

Hiromi Uehara.

She has this way of playing the piano/keys that not many could attain. And her band is simply amazing.

I bought most of her albums.. I think I'm missing one.

One album features a great drummer that really caught my eye at a Montreal Drum Fest some years back. Dave Dicenso.... amazing talent on the kit.

And on the other albums, I got to discover another great drummer. Martin Valihora. He's a great drummer... plays great jazz feel and can also lay down some great feelin' grooves.

Here's a clip from Hiromi's latest album.

Hiromi Uehara - "Ue Wo Muite Aruko" live in Palermo (11/2008)

In 1983, the Keith Jarrett trio was born.

Keith Jarrett - Piano
Gary Peacock - Bass
Jack DeJohnette - Drums

I have 2 live "Keith Jarrett Trio" albums... well ok, on CD.

I love these CDs.

I listen to lots of variety.... I may go from Anthrax, Exodus or Pantera to Genesis or Rush, or maybe Sandro Dominelli quartet, Dave Weckl, Chick Corea, Buddy Rich, Hiromi or Vital Information... then maybe some Billy Cobham... The Black Crowes, Iron Maiden, Voivod, Weird Al.... then maybe a little Bill Withers... then maybe The Keith Jarrett Trio might come on.

Jack DeJohnette is a fantastic drummer. I love the swing these guys play.... .and when they jam, I love the communication. I also love how these guys are totally into it.... you can hear Keith sing his lead melodies...

These guys are masters and really this inspires me to go out and search iTunes to buy some more Keith Jarrett Trio.

Truely classic.

(Check out the AP article on Yahoo!)

Here's a clip of my band Seventh Stone from a show at Hunter's in Charlottetown.

It was a fun night.

This song is called Wish I was.

I just found this today...

It's neat.