Practicing Drummer

Practicing Drummer
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An interview podcast about drums and drumming with a focus on jazz drummers. A few of the featured guests have been Billy Drummond, Steve Smith, Jeremy Dutton, Joe Dyson, and Dan Weiss. Connect with the show on Instagram (@practicingdrummer) and follow the blog at practicingdrummer.com.

  1. 10 juni

    E19 - Kai Craig

    Recorded May 2026 Kai is a drummer from the UK who first caught my attention through a series of studio clips and an interview with Greg Hutchinson, who has been his teacher, mentor, and then produced Kai’s album, “A Time Once Forgotten”. Kai is not only a fantastic player, he’s very insightful and I think you’ll get a lot from this conversation.  Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/kaiicraig Website https://kaicraig.com Kai Craig - A Time Once Forgotten https://kaicraig-whirlwind.bandcamp.com/album/a-time-once-forgotten Kai Craig and Greg Hutchinson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prbd7xqoSHY Sean Payne - Long Story Short https://seanpayne.bandcamp.com/album/long-story-short Interview on Four on the Floor https://jonmccaslinjazzdrummer.blogspot.com/2025/09/kai-craig-time-once-forgotten.html Kai's Zildjian video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnxZGy5mGjg Branford Marsalis documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNJmyy8IqNo Brice Wassy - Rythmes du Cameroun https://amzn.to/4ulc4wV The song featured in this episode is Namesake off of Kai's album. Practicing Drummer practicingdrummer.com Instagram YouTube Facebook The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack. Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

    1 tim 48 min

  2. 14 apr.

    E18 - Steven Crammer

    Recorded March 2026 Steven Crammer is a drummer based in Brooklyn, NY. His uniquely flexible musicianship has led to a rising stature on the jazz scene, since moving to NYC in 2018. Steven has released two albums, both with co-led projects. His debut album 'Nortonk' was released on Biophilia Records in 2021. The album received praise in multiple publications including Pop Matters, Jazz Trail, Jazzwise, and All About Jazz. In November 2025, his piano trio ‘Prawntail’ released their first record on Endectomorph Music. He is also a highly active sideman, having performed and/or recorded with a broad range of artists including Max Light, Cecil Alexander, Brian Krock, Matt Pavolka, Chris McCarthy, and many more. You can catch Steven regularly playing in NYC in a wide variety of settings as well as on tour across the US, Canada, and Europe. Website: stevencrammer.com Instagram: instagram.com/stevencrammer Prawntail - Bandcamp Nortonk - Bandcamp Nortonk - Album release performance Nortonk - Drum solo on Cherry Drummers Ted Poor Gerald Cleaver Craig Taborn - Chants Books Ritmica - Portuguese Brazilian drum book Dan Weiss video courses John Riley's drum books Albums Clifford Jarvis with Barry Harris Wilbur Ware - Super Bass (with Ed Blackwell) Jaki Byard - The Last from Lennie's (with Alan Dawson) Ornette Coleman - This is Our Music Charlie Parker - One Night in Birdland Andrew Cyrille instructional VHS (clip) - Please reach out if you have a copy of the whole video. Practicing Drummer practicingdrummer.com Instagram YouTube Facebook The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack. Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

    1 tim 37 min

  3. 4 mars

    E17 - Eliza Salem

    Recorded in February 2026 Eliza Salem is a drummer, composer, and educator living in New York.  Since Eliza’s career is still relatively young, I thought it would a good time to dive into her upbringing, time in college, and what it’s been like building a career and community in New York.  Hope you enjoy this interview with drummer Eliza Salem! Website: https://elizasalem.com/ Instagram: @sickwormfacts Brooklyn Conservatory of Music https://bkcm.org/profile/eliza-salem/ Wilcoxon - All American Drummer https://amzn.to/4rKnLN9 Wilcoxon - Rudimental Swing Solos https://amzn.to/4b4AS4E Marta Sanchez live at Bop Stop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRqDwJWNWEk Next Jazz Legacy program https://newmusicusa.org/program/next-jazz-legacy/ Careful in the Sun - Soft Alarm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBW6P5euuZA Nicole McCabe - Color Theory https://nicolemccabe.bandcamp.com/album/color-theory Rick Roe - Monk’s Modern Music https://www.roejazz.com/product-page/rick-roe-monk-s-modern-music-cd Practicing Drummer practicingdrummer.com Instagram YouTube Facebook The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack. Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

    1 tim 27 min

  4. 6 jan.

    E16 - Charles Goold

    Recorded December 2025 Charles is a drummer from New York who started gigging at just 11 years old.  We cover what it was like growing up on the bandstand, his time with Billy Drummond and Kenny Washington at Juilliard, studying with the incredible Marvin “Bugalu” Smith, and a lot more. Despite being relatively young, Charles has an incredible amount of experience and drops a lot of knowledge in this episode. https://www.charlesgooldmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/chuckgeezy https://charlesgoold.bandcamp.com Full show notes and links: https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-e16-charles-goold Practicing Drummer practicingdrummer.com Instagram YouTube Facebook The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack. Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

    1 tim 24 min

  5. 2025-09-03

    E15 - Steve Smith

    For most of us, Steve Smith needs no introduction. He’s simply one of the most influential drummers of our time.  He was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame for his work with JourneyHe’s also considered one of the top jazz and fusion drummersHe’s led his own group Vital information for more than 40 yearsOn top of all that he’s produced some of the best educational books and videos for drummers - I’m currently obsessed with the brush video he did with Adam Nussbaum where they sit down with Billy Hart, Eddie Locke, Joe Morello, Charlie Persip and Ben Riley who demonstrate their technique. It’s incredible.Anyway, it’s a huge deal that I got to talk to Steve. I’ve been a fan since I was a teenager.  Before we get going I want to give a big thanks to friend of the show Scott Amendola for connecting us. And of course, I have to thank Steve for being so generous with his time.  https://www.vitalinformation.com/ https://www.instagram.com/stevesmithdrums/ https://www.youtube.com/stevesmithchannel The music included with this episode is Sumo by Vital Information. Full show notes and links: https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-e15-steve-smith Practicing Drummer practicingdrummer.com Instagram YouTube Facebook The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack. Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

    1 tim 26 min

  6. 2025-07-30

    E14 - Ron Tierno

    Recorded June 2025 Ron Tierno's name first came up in my interview with Hank Allen-Barfield, who mentioned studying The Melodic Snare Drummer—a book by Ron—while working with Billy Drummond at Juilliard. Ron has spent his entire career based in New York, where he did some recording and worked extensively as a Broadway musician. He played on the first national tour of CATS and later joined the show's long-running Broadway production. These days, Ron teaches out of Good Hands Drum Shop in Manhattan and continues to take on some freelance gigs. For the past decade, he’s also performed in holiday concerts with the Boston Pops. While he still enjoys playing, Ron now primarily identifies as a Broadway veteran and educator, drawing on his decades of experience. https://www.rontierno.com Ron's Broadway Drumming 101 interview Ron's Books The Melodic Snare Drummer The Hip-Hop Snare Drummer The Swingin' Snare Drummer Good Hands Drum Shop in New York City https://goodhandsdrumshop.com Other Links Andy Lalino – Sit In And Play Along On Drums Jim Chapin – Profile Of A Jazz Drummer: Skin Tight Music Minus One – For Drummers Only The Sons of Champlin - Follow Your Heart The music included with this episode is The Old Man by Frank Weber. Practicing Drummer practicingdrummer.com Instagram YouTube Facebook The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack. Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

    1 tim 11 min

  7. 2025-06-25

    E13 - Mark Ferber

    Recorded June 2025 Drummer Mark Ferber appears on more than 200 recordings and remains active with several ongoing projects, including ECM artist Ralph Alessi’s This Against That, the Marc Copland Quartet, the Brad Shepik Organ Trio, and the Grammy-nominated big band and nonet led by his twin brother, Alan Ferber. He maintains a full schedule, performing regularly in jazz clubs and recording studios across Los Angeles and New York, as well as touring internationally. His past collaborations include tours and recordings with a wide range of artists such as Lee Konitz, Gary Peacock, Jonathan Kreisberg, John O’Gallagher, Don Byron, Fred Hersch, Tony Malaby, Anna Webber, Mark Helias, Pete McCann, Matt Pavolka, Michael Attias, and Billy Childs, and many others. In addition to his work as a player, Mark also teaches at Cal State Fresno and in the Masters program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood. https://www.markferber.com Elvin Jones - Different Drummer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igdN9kFCM-s Charlie Parker Omnibook https://amzn.to/4eiNDtu Dave Weckl - Contemporary Drummer + One https://amzn.to/3TCREPY Mark Ferber - Anemone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK15bQ6gGK8 Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Qr8yzWpyj5aSGyUyWnkcT?si=c4fd160435ad45f1 The music included with this episode is the song Spinning Things by Marc Copland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxOK8dXrPXw Practicing Drummer practicingdrummer.com Instagram YouTube Facebook The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack. Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

    1 tim 19 min

  8. 2025-03-13

    E12 - Hank Allen-Barfield

    Recorded February 2025 Hank Allen-Barfield is a young drummer living in New York City who recently graduated from Juilliard.  In college Hank has studied with people like Kenny Washington, Billy Drummond, Paul Wells, and Joe Farnsworth. You can catch Hank playing regularly in New York City or out on the road with Stella Cole. https://hankallenbarfield.com https://www.instagram.com/hankallenbarfield Stella Cole Tour Dates https://www.stellacole.net Nica's Dream at Emmet's Place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB7yhEZ7ccg Love Walked In at Emmet's Place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hux2KoN0x74 Tim Metz https://www.timmetz.com The Melodic Snare Drummer by Ron Tierno https://www.rontierno.com/publications Billy Drummond interview https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-s1-e3-billy-drummond George Fludas interview https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-s1-e4-george-fludas/ The music featured in this episode is from Hank's appearance at Emmet's Place. Practicing Drummer practicingdrummer.com Instagram YouTube Facebook The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack. Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

    1 tim 9 min
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An interview podcast about drums and drumming with a focus on jazz drummers. A few of the featured guests have been Billy Drummond, Steve Smith, Jeremy Dutton, Joe Dyson, and Dan Weiss. Connect with the show on Instagram (@practicingdrummer) and follow the blog at practicingdrummer.com.

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    Practicing Drummer
  • Aktiva år
    2023 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    19
  • Åldersgräns
    Vuxet innehåll
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    © 2026 Practicing Drummer
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