Larry Adler of George Gershwin songs, "The Glory of Gershwin", on which they performed "Rhapsody in Blue." "The Glory of Gershwin" reached number 2 in the UK albums chart in 1994. Adler was a musician and showman. Concerts to support "The Glory of Gershwin" showed he was a competent pianist. He opened each performance with Gershwin's "Summertime", playing piano and harmonica simultaneously. The album included Peter Gabriel, Oleta Adams, Elton John, Sting, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Meat Loaf, Sinéad O'Connor, Robert Palmer, Cher, Kate Bush, Elvis Costello, Courtney Pine, Issy Van Randwyck, Lisa Stansfield and Carly Simon, all of whom
Henry Adler Adler method. MacKenzie, a long-time professional graphic artist, did these drawings himself." In 1985 Adler tried his hand at acting and appeared as the Magic Club drummer in the movie Desperately Seeking Susan, starring Madonna and Rosanna Arquette. In 1988 he was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society’s Hall of Fame. Until his death, Adler served on the Advisory Board of "Modern Drummer" magazine. Henry Adler Henry Adler (June 28, 1915 – September 30, 2008) was an American drummer, percussionist, music teacher, author, publisher, instrument manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer and authority on drum-technique. He is best known for having taught Buddy