Practicing Drummer

Practicing Drummer
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  • MUSIC INTERVIEWS
Practicing Drummer

An interview podcast about drums and drumming with a focus on jazz drummers. A few of the featured guests have been Billy Drummond, George Fludas, Jeremy Dutton, and Dan Weiss. About one episode every month or so. Connect with the show on Instagram @practicingdrummer

Episodes

  1. MAR 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.

    1h 9m

  2. FEB 19

    E11 - Scott Amendola

    Recorded January 2025 Scott Amendola is a drummer who grew up on the east coast and made his way to the Bay Area after his time at Berklee in Boston. With a career spanning more than three decades, he’s an ambitious composer, bandleader, electronics explorer, first-call accompanist, and educator.  As a sideman, Scott has performed and recorded with people like Bill Frisell, Regina Carter, John Zorn, Mike Patton, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Laurie Anderson, and many others.  With his own projects, some of his closest musical associates include guitarists Charlie Hunter, Nels Cline, and Jeff Parker, Hammond B-3 organist Wil Blades, violinist Jenny Scheinman, saxophonist Phillip Greenlief, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, bassists Trevor Dunn, and Todd Sickafoose. https://scottamendola.com https://www.instagram.com/scottamendola The music featured in this episode is from the song Skip a Stop from the SticklerPhonics album Technicolor Ghost Parade. Full show notes available at https://practicingdrummer.com/podcast-e11-scott-amendola/ SticklerPhonics at Bird & Beckett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oLpfEJ8MwI Fade to Orange (orchestral project) https://scottamendolamusic.bandcamp.com/album/fade-to-orange-feat-nels-cline-trevor-dunn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd1kkv7pyBo Pete Engelhart Sapo Bell http://www.peteengelhartmetalpercussion.com/sapo.html Red Panda pedals https://www.redpandalab.com/ Drolo pedals https://drolofx.com/ ZT guitar amps https://www.ztamplifiers.com/ 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.

    1h 22m

  3. 12/17/2024

    E10 - Joe Dyson

    Recorded November 2024 Joe Dyson is a drummer from New Orleans who now lives in New York City. His album Look Within has been out for a few years and he hinted at a new solo project and another Bridge Trio album coming in 2025. Joe has worked with Pat Metheny, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Donald Harrison, Nicholas Payton, Joel Ross, David Weiss, Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott), and many others. Links https://www.joedyson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joe_dyson/ https://joedyson.bandcamp.com/album/look-within Qarkabeb - Moroccan hand cymbals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHQL0js9pSw Roland SPD https://www.roland.com/us/categories/drums_percussion/percussion/ Pearl DjemBass https://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/pearl-djembass/world-percussion-hardware Cecile McLorin Salvant https://www.cecilemclorinsalvant.com/ Sullivan Fortner https://www.sullivanfortnermusic.com/ Joel Ross https://www.iplayvibes.com/ Donald Harrison https://donaldharrison.com Immanuel Wilkins https://www.immanuelwilkins.com/ Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) https://www.chiefadjuah.com/ Bridge Trio https://thebridgetrio.com/ The music featured in this episode is from the song Fleeting Faith his album Look Within. 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.

    1h 32m

  4. 07/01/2024

    E9 - Jeremy Dutton

    Recorded June 2024 Jeremy Dutton is drummer from Houston who now lives in New York City. He was featured in Modern Drummer magazine last year and his first album as a leader, Anyone is Better Than Here, has been out for almost exactly a year. Aside from his solo projects, he plays regularly with Joel Ross, Vijay Iyer, James Francies, and many other great artists. Links: imjeremydutton.comInstagramJeremy Dutton @ stephan's basementJeremy Dutton x Cycle Studios: Solo SessionsJames Francies - LevitateJames Francies - My Favorite ThingsThe music featured in this episode is the song Waves from his album Anyone is Better Than Here. 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.

    1h 27m

  5. 05/29/2024

    E8 - Colleen Clark

    Recorded April 2024 Colleen Clark earned a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas and after living in NYC for many years, she’s now an Assistant Professor of Jazz at the University of South Carolina.  In addition to her role at USC, Colleen has several musical projects and the recent album with her band Alliance received a 4 star review in Downbeat. She is also the founder and artistic director of USC’s Jazz Girls Day. Links: colleendrums.comInstagramAllianceJazz Girls DayGordon StoutGood Hands Drum ShopSteve Maxwell DrumsFrank PepeSally's ApizzaThe music featured in the episode is the song Wingspan off of Alliance's latest 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.

    1h 24m

  6. 04/30/2024

    E7 - Geoff Clapp

    Recorded March 2024 Geoff Clapp spent the majority of his career in New Orleans where he was mentored by Ellis Marsalis, Herlin Riley, Shannon Powell, and many others. He has a couple of great albums out as a leader and has played with Dianne Reeves, Benny Green, Charlie Hunter, Sam Fribush, Wynton Marsalis, Nicolas Payton, and many others. Links: Geoff Clapp - Instagram - Hit him up for lessons!Percussionist Alexi Marti live on WWOZJohnny VidacovichHerlin Riley live with Emmett CohenShannon Powell on jazz funeral drummingThe music featured in the episode comes from the Geoff Clapp Trio live at Monk's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rouDlx_kTjwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSVaSac4Gtghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHMFtr0PdRUPracticing 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 hr

  7. 03/26/2024

    E6 - Ronnie Burrage

    Recorded March 2024 From performing with Duke Ellington at just nine years old, having his own band with Marcus Miller and Kenny Kirkland, to playing with Sonny Rollins, Pat Metheny, McCoy Tyner, and countless others, Ronnie has had a really impressive career.  He's currently staying busy teaching, working with his non-profit called World Rhythm Academy, and playing with his band, Holographic Principle.  Links: ronnieburrage.bizInstagramWorld Rhythm AcademyHolographic Principle live at Clement's PlaceRonnie with McCoy TynerThe song featured in this episode is Village of the Darned from the album Neohippus by Jack Walrath.  My blog post that I mentioned at the top of the episode: A Hearing Test Saved My Life 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.

    1h 18m

  8. 06/27/2023

    S1 E5 - Dan Weiss

    Recorded May 2023 Dan is a drummer and tabla player living in Brooklyn with a unique musical voice that draws from jazz, Indian classical, progressive rock, hip hop, metal, and more. In addition to his varied work as a sideman, he’s also a highly regarded bandleader and composer. Be sure to check out the Dan Weiss Trio and his band Starebaby. Links danweiss.netInstagramPatreonBandcampDan Weiss TrioThe song featured in this episode is Halfway to Hartford by Noah Preminger. 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.

    49 min

  9. 06/13/2023

    S1 E4 - George Fludas

    Recorded May 2023 George Fludas is a staple of the Chicago scene who has toured extensively as a member of Ray Brown's Trio, and with groups led by Hank Jones, Diana Krall, Monty Alexander, Cedar Walton and Joey DeFrancesco. George is also a great rock drummer and a John Bonham expert. Links: George's websiteInstagramYouTubeBonhamologyPeople’s Front of ZeppelinPhilly Joe Jones Brush ArtistryYurt Rock sample packsChicago Pizza Uno and DuePequod'sVilla Napoli (Tavern style)Jimmy's (New York style)Other podcast interviews with George Fludas: Working DrummerDrum History PodcastThe song featured in this episode is Mr. PC played by the Benny Green Trio. 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.

    1h 11m

  10. 06/01/2023

    S1 E3 - Billy Drummond

    Billy Drummond - Recorded April 2023 Billy Drummond is a jazz drummer based out of New York who has played with Horace Silver, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, J J Johnson, Sonny Rollins, and countless others. He’s also a great band leader with several wonderful records  under his own name. His most recent album as a leader, Valse Sinistre,  was a Downbeat Best Album of 2022. Links: Billy Drummond's websiteFacebookThelonious Monk biography by Robin D.G. KelleyMonk's Dreams by Frank KimbroughThe "Billy Drummond Sweep"Saxophone Colossus: The Life and Music of Sonny RollinsBilly trading with Sonny RollinsBlow Up (live) by Bobby HutchersonGlass Bead Games by Clifford JordanThe Great Jazz TrioOther podcast interviews with Billy Drummond: Working DrummerCool ToddcastDrummer's ResourceFrom the Drummer's PerspectiveAfter the interview Billy sent over a video of albums he’s been listening to recently. You can find the list in the blog post about this episode. The song featured in this episode is Frankenstein by Billy Drummond & Freedom of Ideas from the album Valse Sinistre. 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.

    1h 16m

  11. 05/23/2023

    S1 E2 - Colin Stranahan

    Colin Stranahan - Recorded April 2023 Based out of Brooklyn, Colin plays and tours with a wide range of artists and is a member of Kind Folk, Real Feels, and the Stranahan/Zaleski/Rosato Trio. Links: Colin's InstagramColin with Kurt Rosenwinkel in New OrleansColin's online coursesElite Music MentorMy Music MasterclassPatreonGilad Hekselman / Cécile Mclorin Salvant @ Cornelia St. CafeSquare Song by Theo Kapilidis JK KimTimothy AnguloSasha BerlinerImmanuel WilkinsKweku SumbryThe songs featured in this episode are Forecast (intro) and Joy Ride (outro). 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.

    1h 7m

  12. 05/12/2023

    S1 E1 - Brad Webb

    Brad Webb - Recorded April 2023 Brad is a drummer from Louisiana and after studying classical percussion for most of his life, he switched his focus to drum set. He’s living up in Boston now and it was great to catch up with him and learn more about his development as a player. Links: Brad Webb's siteExtended TrioExtended Trio live at MonksCalvin and Hobbs kitLA Backbeat drumsticksBasher plays halftime at a Pelicans gameKenny Barron Live at Bradley'sOscar Rossignoli (piano) playing with Alexey MartiPaul Tibedeaux clinic on New Orleans drumming (Facebook)The song featured in this episode is Prominent Randy by Extended. 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.

    58 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

An interview podcast about drums and drumming with a focus on jazz drummers. A few of the featured guests have been Billy Drummond, George Fludas, Jeremy Dutton, and Dan Weiss. About one episode every month or so. Connect with the show on Instagram @practicingdrummer

Information

  • Creator
    Practicing Drummer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Practicing Drummer
  • Show Website
    Practicing Drummer

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