Marco Minnemann and Tony "Thunder" Smith Chops Jam in 21/16 // berkleeblogs.com

Marco Minnemann and Tony Thundersmith jamming after the recording of the Drum Brother episode featuring Marco Minnemann.

http://www.berklee-blogs.com/2011/10/marco-minnemann-drum-brother-tony-thunde...

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Marco Minnemann's Bio:

He has many solo CDs on which he plays most of the instruments and sings, and he's constantly working as a composer and session recording artist.
His work as an educational book author along with Rick Gratton brought out 3 books including the award winning and in many magazines as #1 voted "Extreme Independence"[citation needed]. Also one of his DVDs "Extreme Drumming" won polls and achieved Marco a Telly Award.
He has worked with guitarist Paul Gilbert on his solo album called "Space Ship One" and was also involved in the development of the "Space Ship One Live" DVD (both released in 2005).
He did a trio tour with Terry Bozzio and Chad Wackerman and on numerous clinic tours around the world. His educational book "Maximum Minnemann" was released in August 2006. His DVD "The Marco Show" with featured Artists Mike Keneally, Bryan Beller and the Buddy Rich Big Band, was released in 2007.
His instructional DVD Extreme Drumming was published in 2003 by Warner Brothers. In October 2007, he was announced as a member of new band UKZ with Eddie Jobson (ex-Zappa), Trey Gunn (ex-King Crimson) and Alex Machacek (virtuoso guitar player). Marco toured with death metalists Necrophagist on the Summer Slaughter tour 2007 which is featured on their live DVD released in 2008.
He's part of the Progressive Rock power trio "KMB" (Keneally/Minnemann/Beller), which performs music from all three member's solo albums as well as original material and improvised "jams". Minnemann has performed several times as the drummer in "The Mike Keneally Band" along with KMB-mates Mike Keneally & Bryan Beller as well as recording drums for the song "Love Terror Adrenaline/Break Through" on Beller's sophomore solo release "Thanks In Advance". He recently recorded for Italian band Ephel Duath and is featured in their newest album, titled Through My Dog's Eyes.
He was on a world tour with thrash metal band Kreator in 2009.
Minnemann performed three concerts in Poland in November 2009 as part of Eddie Jobson's Ultimate Zero (UZ) project. The line-up also featured John Wetton, Greg Howe (guitar) and Tony Levin (stick). They performed music from UK and King Crimson. It was the first time in 30 years Eddie Jobson and John Wetton played together after UK disbanded.
Marco was on Tour with Adrian Belew Power Trio in 2010.
Marco auditioned to be Dream Theater's new drummer in 2010. The band was highly impressed with his audition and the decision ultimately came down to him and Mike Mangini. Though Mangini ended up getting the spot, Minnemann wishes to continue his musical relationship with the members of Dream Theater, after having played live shows with Jordan Rudess in 2010.
Marco's new DVD will be out in October 2011 and features band collaborations, drum solos and duets with Simon Phillips, Johnny Rabb and Alex Gonzalez and more.
His new trio "The Aristocrats" together with Guthrie Govan and Bryan Beller will be released in summer 2011 followed by an extensive tour.

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[Volentry]

I can't help but smile at two amazing drummers just jamming and having fun, no competitiveness or any bullshit like that. Great stuff!

[julneojazz]

Sounds more like 4/4 + 5/16 XD Thanks for post!! Amazing stuff!!

[MetalRivas]

@forgedby2112

Marco Minnemann is as good as Neil Part

[forgedby2112]

not bad the 2 of you combined now have prowess of neil peart's left pinkie

[pugs321]

what is this

[speedoflite1]

went from fun to silly towards the end.  i get it.

[DrumBrotherProject]

Awesome video guys!! hope to see you in our channel for the interview! And don't forget to subscribe and favorite our videos! ;)

[rmoraespinto]

Absolute fun!