Steve Smiths drumming, while decidedly modern, can best be described as a style that embodies the history of U.S. music. Steve is active as a band leader (Steve Smith and Vital Information) as a featured sideman (Mike Stern Group, Zakir Hussains Masters of Percussion, Steps Ahead, Hiromi-The Trio Project) and as an educator/clinician. The topics covered in Steve Smiths drumset clinics may include setting up the kit using ergonomic principles, fundamental time playing approaches to jazz and rock,...