fusion and prog

If you're reading this Jack Foster III aka Jazzraptor, what is your slant on this?

Having played your album a lot in the last few weeks and hearing the wonderful cross overs between prog and jazz I'm SURE you must have an opinion. Would you share it with us?

My opinion on the drumming side of things (for what it's worth and remembering that I'm not a drummer) is that, sure, "Jazz" drumming is difficult but then so is "Rock" drumming. I've sat and marveled at the sticks prowess of Lenny White and everytime I hear it I've often wondered how Phil Collins keeps going during the 'Apocalypse' section of "Suppers Ready". I can only assume that he switches off and goes into automatic mode. I've tried to play along and get lost about 4 bars in. I'm sure that practise makes perfect but it still sounds bloody difficult!!!!!!

I see a lot of Blues Bands when I go gigging and even though most of the songs appear to be in 4/4 time the drummers add their own little flourishes that spice it up.