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Pictured L-R: Leland Sklar and Russ Kunkel

Pictured L-R: Russ Kunkel, Don Lombardi and Leland Sklar

 


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Available Free Through Sunday, February 14: The Immediate Family’s Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar Featured in Three-Part Video Series on DrumChannel.com


One of the tightest rhythm sections in music has shared their expertise in informative and engaging series with Drum Workshop Inc. founder Don Lombardi, available free on YouTube through Sunday, Feb. 14


LOS ANGELES, CA, February 9, 2021 — Russ Kunkel (drums) and Leland Sklar (bass) – two-fifths of Quarto Valley Records (QVR) recording artist The Immediate Family – are the featured guests in a three-part video series on DrumChannel.com, hosted by Don Lombardi (CEO of DrumChannel.com and founder of Drum Workshop Inc.). The series was originally posted on January 18, 2021, and is available free on the Drum Channel YouTube channel through the end of the week, ending Sunday, February 14. After that, it will be available exclusively for members on the DrumChannel.com website.

Lombardi states, “Join Russ Kunkel and Lee Sklar as they discuss their roles as the heartbeat of The Immediate Family band. The interview is a great lesson on feel, pocket, groove, musicality and their life experiences. It was an honor to host this interview with these two legends, and I know you will enjoy it as much as I do."

Episode summary:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/uzBdVmgZwws
An in-depth discussion on pocket, which also brings up a profound moment for Lee Sklar about body motion when playing. They discuss their experiences in the studio and on the road. Lee tells a story of when he was with Toto and how important it is for the bass player to be there on the downbeat of every song.  

Part 2: https://youtu.be/9Px13AHsKIE
They discuss the importance of playing in a band and learning to write a chart. You will also hear from the legendary band members of The Immediate Family about what they look for in a drummer. They discuss the importance of playing "time" together, whether pushing or pulling back, and the importance of breathing. Also, how important it is for the bass and drummer to lock in together.

Part 3: https://youtu.be/WLhDysQZr30
An interesting conversation about playing electric bass versus upright bass. Lee talks about a new book he has out that has been years in the making. A unique "fingering system" that is definitely not what you would expect. As we say on Drum Channel, we want you to learn and have fun.

About DrumChannel.com:
Celebrating 12 years of supporting the international drumming community, Drum Channel offers exclusive content plus an extensive archive of over 550 lessons and 400 shows featuring Terry Bozzio, Chad Smith, Mick Fleetwood, Charlie Watts, Neil Peart, Sheila E., Chad Wackerman, Gregg Bissonette, Virgil Donati, Eric Moore, Luke Holland and many more of the world’s best drummers. Players of all ages, abilities and styles can choose from Drum Channel’s multi-level, sequential lesson plans designed to help them play better or enjoy a variety of DC performances, interviews and panel discussions that will entertain and inspire them.

Visit The Immediate Family online:
Band home page: https://www.immediatefamilyband.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheImmedFamily
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheImmedFamily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimmedfamily/

Immediate Family documentary Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/immediatefamilyfilm/

Visit DrumChannel.com at https://www.drumchannel.com/
Drum Channel YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-vQ0o1-FxwJAJGOgGu0bBQ

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Photo Caption 1: Pictured L-R: Leland Sklar and Russ Kunkel

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Photo Caption 2: Pictured L-R: Russ Kunkel, Don Lombardi and Leland Sklar

About The Immediate Family
The Immediate Family (the modern iteration of a legendary studio ensemble known as “The Section”) is a rock and roll band composed of four of the most recorded, respected and sought-after players in modern music: Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and the addition of prominent touring, session guitarist and songwriter Steve Postell (guitar and vocals). Frequent collaborators both in the studio and on-stage, their work can be heard on albums from Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Warren Zevon, Graham Nash, Neil Young, David Crosby and many, many, many more. Kortchmar, Sklar and Kunkel have worked together since the early 70s and made up three-quarters of The Section, best known for both their studio and live work in support of some of the top selling singer/songwriters and solo singers in the history of music, as well as their own acclaimed instrumental albums. (By mid 70s, they were later joined by Wachtel). Collectively, these musicians helped define the sound of a generation.
 
Danny Kortchmar’s credits as guitarist, producer, songwriter, and session musician include work with James Taylor, Don Henley, Carole King, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Billy Joel, among many others. As a songwriter, Kortchmar has both written alone or collaborated with numerous artists, penning indelible tracks such as Don Henley’s “Dirty Laundry,” “All She Wants to Do Is Dance,” and “New York Minute,” as well as Jackson Browne’s “Somebody’s Baby” and “Shaky Town,” to name a few.
 
Legendary guitarist, producer and songwriter Waddy Wachtel has worked with many of the same artists as Kortchmar, as well as artists like the Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, Stevie Nicks, Randy Newman, Bryan Ferry and the late Warren Zevon, with whom he co-wrote and produced a number of hit songs including “Werewolves of London,” which The Immediate Family has included in their set list. Wachtel’s production work includes Keith Richards, Bryan Ferry, George Thorogood and The Church, and he has composed numerous scores for feature films.
 
Leland Sklar has performed in the studio and on tour with Phil Collins, James Taylor, Toto and Billy Cobham, to name a few. Actually, Sklar has the most credits of any of the members of The Immediate Family, having worked on over 2,600 albums.

Russ Kunkel’s credits include Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Lyle Lovett and dozens more. He has created and co-produced film scores for Mike Nichols’ Heartburn, Joyce Chopra’s Smooth Talk and New World Films’ Certain Fury. Production work includes Clannad, Jimmy Buffett, The Derek Trucks Band, Dan Fogelberg, Aaron Neville and others.

Steve Postell is a seasoned touring and session player who has worked with David Crosby, Jennifer Warnes, Michael McDonald, John Oates, Robben Ford and many others. He recorded and mixed the final 3 performances of Ravi Shankar and has scored films including “Dying To Know” about Timothy Leary & Ram Dass and narrated by Robert Redford. He has released several solo records, including the critically acclaimed “Time Still Knockin’” on Immergent Records.

The Immediate Family is signed with industry veterans, David A. Helfant of Arpeggio Entertainment and Fred Croshal of Croshal Entertainment Group for personal management.

About Quarto Valley Records
Founded by tech entrepreneur Bruce Quarto, the independent label Quarto Valley Records represents Rock, Blues, Jazz and Americana genres with an impressive artist roster featuring legacy musicians Paul Rodgers, Savoy Brown and Edgar Winter – in addition to the legendary talent that comprises The Immediate Family, GRAMMY® award-winning producer and percussionist Narada Michael Walden, Wings member Denny Seiwell, the renowned and soulful Richard T. Bear, British Blues sensation Deborah Bonham and emerging Americana artist Dominic Quarto — https://quartovalleyrecords.com

Visit Quarto Valley Records on its social media pages:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/quartovalleyrecords
Twitter: https://twitter.com/quartovalley
Instagram: https://instagram.com/quartovalleyrecords

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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