VIC FIRTH ARTIST
Joe Porcaro

Joe Porcaro is one of the most recorded percussionist/drummers on the music scene. His musical spectrum ranges from Jazz and Rock to Opera and Symphonic. In the Jazz field, Joe has recorded with Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Freddie Hubbard, and Don Ellis. He has also made albums with Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughn, Natalie Cole, TOTO, and Madonna.

In the Operatic and Symphonic area, Joe recorded with Luciano Pavarotti, Rise Stevens, Lily Pons, Andre Kostelanitz, Pierre Boulez, and the L.A. Philharmonic and Hartford Symphony Orchestras. Joe has also played on many Hollywood film scores with many top composers such as James Newton Howard, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Danny Elfman, and Steve Porcaro.

Joe is currently co-director of drum studies at the LOS ANGELES MUSIC ACADEMY in Pasadena, and is one of the most highly regarded drum and percussion teachers in the world.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT:
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW SERIES WITH JOE PORCARO!

  SEGMENT 1: The early days
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  SEGMENT 2: Gaining Experence
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  SEGMENT 3: Getting into the LA Music Scene
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  SEGMENT 4: Stories from the Studio
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  SEGMENT 5: On Jeff Porcaro's Early Drumming Experiences
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Joe Porcaro Diamond Tip Series Drumsticks

As one of the world's most sought after studio percussionists and teachers, Joe Porcaro has developed the Diamond Tip Drumstick Series as the perfect complement to conventional sticks. The exclusive diamond shaped tip is designed to provide increased articulation, greater technical facility and a cleaner, brighter sound from the drums, cymbals and hi-hats in any playing situation. A great choice for drum set players as well as studio and orchestral percussionists.


Listen to Joe describe the development of his
Diamond Tip Series Drumsticks by Vic Firth
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7A (JPH7A)
For a truly light touch and sound.
L = 15 3/4", Dia. = .525"

8A (JPH8A)
Offers a darker quality of sound. A beautiful light combo stick.
L = 16 1/8", Dia. = 545"

8AN (JPH8AN)
Very small nylon tip for great clarity on cymbals and drums.
L = 16 1/8", Dia. = 545"

5A (JPH5A)
That great 5A feel with enhanced articulation.
L = 16 ", Dia. = 565"

Super 5A (JPS5A)
An enlarged version of the 5A for added weight and projection. Perfect when 5A is not enough and 5B is a little too much.
L = 16 ", Dia. = 575"
5B (JPH5B)
Excellent for all around playing including orchestra and rock. A great session stick!
L = 16 1/4 ", Dia. = 590"
MAPLE
5A (JPM5A)
For great rebound and a light, articulate sound.
L = 16 ", Dia. = 565."
Super 5A (JPMS5A)
An enlarged 5A. The maple wood tip sweetens the cymbal sound.
L = 16 ", Dia. = 575."
8AN (JPM8AN)
"Bright and light" best describes this model. The maple shaft and very small nylon tip make this a very special stick!
L = 16 1/8", Dia. = 545"


Visit Joe online to find more information about his drumset method books, video and other products!

http://www.josephporcaro.com