DESCRIPTION:
Here is a track I did along to one of the tunes from Jim Riley's new book called "Survival Guide for the Modern Drummer". It includes 124 drumless tracks of very well recorded stuff ranging in style from Western Swing to Zydeco to DubStep to Metal in 15/16. Its fantastic.

The musicians on this track are:
Jay DeMarcus - Bass
Tim Akers - Keyboard
Jonathan Trebing - Guitar
Jim Riley - Percussion

ABOUT RICH STITZEL:

Rich is a top call studio and live drummer currently living in Evanston, IL. Since his professional career began in 1992 he has toured the US, Europe, The Mediterannean, and Africa with a plethora of bands including Hello Dave, Cathy Richardson, Anne Harris, Ernie Hendrickson, Brad Thompson - Musician, Miranda Lambert, Christian Howes, Becca Kaufman Orchestra, and many others. He also performs as percussionist in The Unknown New.

Rich is the creator and author of "The DrumMantra" which is a system developed to deepen one's practice through a physical as well as mental approach to the art & science of polymetric relationships. Videos & PDF's are available through his website, DrumMantra.com

Rich is endorsed by:
Craviotto Drum Company
Evans Drumheads
Vic Firth
The Box Kit