No. 262, April 2018

On the Cover: Drummer Jojo Mayer and bassist John Davis, of the improvisational band Nerve, share with us their insights into their longstanding, highly successful creative rhythmic relationship, as well as their reflections on the essential ingredients of a great rhythm section. They also have something to say about Ringo Starr’s collaboration with Paul McCartney. Features: We present our selections for The 10 Best Rhythm Sections Of All Time, along with a musical evaluation of each one. We also show you 15 Ways To Groove With Your Bass Player by analyzing tried-and-true techniques for drummer-bass player interaction, backed up with transcriptions of great sounding recorded grooves from a wide range of musical genres. Because it’s so important to keep the beat with your feet, our Bass Drum Beater Roundup evaluates 43 bass drum beaters that are currently on the market. Lessons:  Diversify your repertoire, find new inspiration, and branch out into new gigging possibilities by studying