Billy Ward / Two Hands Clapping

Billy Ward is a talented NY based drummer who is known for his drum play with Bill Champlin and King Of Hearts for us. This is his drum-oriented solo album featuring many friends including Bill Champlin, Jim Beard and John Patitucci. According to the liner-notes of the album, the album was recorded live in the studio with no rehearsals and no overdubs or repairs. There are many interesting works on this album, some of which you may feel it is a little bit strange and never-experienced style of music. As for me, "Sound Of The Rain" was such one, on which I felt Billy was successful to express the atmosphere of rainfalls by his awesome drum-play and Bill Champlin added his excellent vocal touch. You can find out the different possibility of the drums as an instrument by listening this album. I cannot say this album is a kind of pop album. But if you would really like to discover another possibility of the drum as an instrument, Try to listen to this album.

Release: December, 1998
Label: Drumpike, USA (DP1006)

Tracks:
1. Sound Of The Rain
2. Be Careful
3. Step Inside
4. Devaney's Goat
5. Some Mortal Drama
6. Aphasia
7. My Interior Landscape
8. High Heel Sneakers
9. Wee Small Hours
10. Danger Zone

Producer: Billy Ward

Billy Ward: Drums

- Musicians -
B3 Organ & Lead Vocals: Bill Champlin
Acoustic Guitar & Vocal: Glen Phillips
Fender Rhodes: Jim Beard
6 String Electric Bass: John Patitucci
Electric Guitar and Vocals: Chris Whitley
Keyboard & Vocal: Joy Askew

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