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Andrew Drury: The Cool Thing About Improvisation
by Jason West
A few months ago I went back to Suquamish Elementary. Located on the Port Madison Indian Reservation, I hadn't been back since I was a student there 30-plus years ago. Nixon was president then. His black and white portrait photo greeted students at the main entrance. I'd look up at his face and zero in on that Pinocchio nose. Some kid had thrown a glob of putty smack in the center of the photo, on the tip of Tricky Dick's ...
Continue ReadingAndrew Drury: A Momentary Lapse
by Jay Collins
Andrew Drury may not be a household name, but he has been playing with several big name NYC-area musicians over the past few years. Once a student of drumming giant Ed Blackwell, Drury has undertaken a variety of playing experiences, including a gig as an Artist-in-Residence with the Oneida Nation. His compositional approach stems from such experiences, as well as the inspiration of his instrument of choice. His structures thrive on forward momentum encouraged by rhythmic patterns that derive from ...
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