I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to watch Ralph Salmins playing a jazz set with The Anthony Kerr Trio at the Royal College Of Music’s Percussion Festival which takes place annually at the end of June. Any drummer or percussionist would be insane to miss this amazing event which included clinics by Ralph and Jojo Mayer, percussion workshops, performances by classical percussionists and drum corps and a big band show with the college’s student band with Jojo playing drums. The event is amazing value, I’ve been for the last three years.
Anyway, watching Ralph play brushes at close quarters was a particular treat since I’ve had the privilege of having a lesson with him to improve my brush playing.