PERCUSSION
Below are some drummers to check out.
Specific recordings of interest: Bach on Wood and Bach Beat (Brian Slawson) - CBS Records - percussion ensemble arrangements of classic pieces; The All Star Percussion Ensemble (Harold Farberman) - MMG recordings; "Nexus" (percussion ensemble) recordings; John Williams and Friends (two guitars, string bass and marimbas); Arthur Press has an old recording of orchestral excerpts and how to perform them; recordings by Dave Samuels of "Spiro Gira". Jazz Drumset performers: Max Roach, Buddy Rich, Louie Belson (has a great video out also), Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Mel Lewis (Thad Jones/Mel Sewis Orchestra), Dave Weckl (with Chick Corea), Peter Erskine, Cindy Blackman (also composer). Vibraphone: Gary Burton & Lionel Hampton.
Check out the VIC FIRTH website. It has tons of great video resources on percussion playing and care of the instruments. It's fantastic!