Perfect example escape from Alcatraz they took up playing music the kit was a old Obp huge bd I really was shocked at its 3 seconds of fame cool none the less

I hear ya! Totally agree.

Here's a pretty cool exception to the rule - Madmen, party at the Drapers' apartment.

I also wish they'd match the soundtrack to what the drummer is doing on film. How many times have you heard closed hats on the soundtrack and the guy is playing the ride cymbal?!

Could be just bad miming on the actor's part, but if he's an actual drummer then you'd think he'd get that right! DOH

How so? Seemed to me like it was in the present day, so whatever kit they used would have been fine. There may have been power toms and/or a deep bass drum—I don't remember—but while they're not my preference for jazz, showing them in that context isn't outside the realm of possibility.

I do agree that it would be nice if more care was taken in historical contexts, c.f. that awful Jimi Hendrix movie from a few years ago in which they mimicked Ginger Baker's drumset with modern gear. I suppose when budgets are tight, period correctness on niche items probably gets sacrificed first.

This would also be nice, but it's quite possible that the drummer was miming to music that was later switched out for something else. I haven't seen the Miles Davis movie (word of mouth is that Don Cheadle gives a good performance in a bad film), but I would expect some realism there as opposed to a movie where music isn't featured.

I recall being impressed with "Birdman," not only for the quality of the soundtrack, but that it matched when the drummer was shown briefly.

Al

In "The Aviator" and "Ray", you can see the same WFL Royal Maple Outfit. Natural bird's eye maple and matching hoops with red inlay. I guess both would qualify as correct.

I know that in an early episode of Mad Men (Roger's wedding) there is a chrome wrap Ludwig set with modern cymbal stands and modern Zildjians.

That would make the kit at the party a fluke. Oh well....or maybe it was different prop masters for the two scenes. But is sourcing a drum kit that will be played props, or some other department?

Who in a production is responsible for making sure a drum kit is period correct? Ultimately the director I guess...

Here's one of the better movies, "That Thing You Do".Bowing

Whiplash was in present day.

Set dressing at first if the instruments are not played but if there is any interaction with the gear, then it falls in the prop dept. The director also has a say in the matter.