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A Drummer's Dream

Documentary

85 mins, 2010
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A rare and unique assembly of some of the greatest drummers in the world. Explosive talent, passion, humour and irresistible personality come together in a magical setting when seven diverse drummers create a profound and unforgettable experience with forty students.

Awards/Nominations

FIPA D’OR – Grand Prize Performing Arts – Biarritz, France
Hot Docs International Documentary Festival – Top Ten Audience Award

Credits

Writer/Director: John Walker
Cinematographer: Kent Mason and Nigel Markham
Editor: Jeff Warren
Sound: Alex Salter
Music: Nasyr Abdul Al-Khabyyr, Mike Mangini, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez and Giovanni Hidalgo, Raul Rekow, Dennis Chambers, Kenwood Dennard
Narrator: John Walker
Producers: John Walker, Kent Martin
Co-Producer: National Film Board of Canada
Production Company: John Walker Productions Ltd.

Globe and Mail on A Drummer's Dream

/ Globe and Mail

"These are drummers’ drummers who have backed-up jazz and rock giants like Dizzy Gillespie and Carlos Santana. Non-drummers watching the film will be blown over by the joy in their virtuoso playing."

MacLean's on A Drummer's Dream

/ MacLean's

"Music takes on therapeutic overtones…where a dream team of percussionists conduct inspirational workshops."

Now Magazine on A Drummer's Dream

/ Now Magazine

"Who knew that Ontario cottage country hosts a camp that features some of the world’s top percussion talent?"

Black Hat Media on A Drummer's Dream

/ Black Hat Media

"A Drummers Dream provides a glimpse into the ultimate music camp that blew the roof off a barn on Ontario’s cottage country….This was drummers heaven."