Podcast – Geoff Clapp

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episode 7 Geoff Clapp Practicing Drummer podcast

Recorded March 2024

Podcast interview with drummer Geoff Clapp

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.

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The music featured in the episode comes from the Geoff Clapp Trio live at Monk’s:

The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero’s Loop Loft sample pack.

Podcast – Ronnie Burrage

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Episode 6 Ronnie Burrage Practicing Drummer podcast

Recorded March 2024

Podcast interview with drummer Ronnie Burrage.

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.

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The 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

The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero’s Loop Loft sample pack.

Podcast S1 E5 – Dan Weiss

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Season 1 Episode 5 Dan Weiss Practicing Drummer Podcast

Recorded May 2023

Podcast interview with drummer Dan Weiss.

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.

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The song featured in this episode is Halfway to Hartford by Noah Preminger.

The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero’s Loop Loft sample pack.