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Steve Smith

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 43:01


Journeyman, Steve Smith updates us on his new release and tour with Vital Information, and an upcoming Sonor anniversary celebration. Michael Vosbein is joined by cohost, Adam Nussbaum.https://www.vitalinformation.comhttps://adamnussbaum.comhttp://www.michaelvosbein.com/https://drummernation.com

Vinnie Colaiuta

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 45:05


A candid discussion with Vinnie Colaiuta. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Drummer Nation 2024 Holiday Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 37:04


Includes a tribute to Roy Haynes and a holiday gift list for drummers. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Trading Fours, episode 3: Woody Herman Drummers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 36:16


Jeff Hamilton, Joe LaBarbera and Ed Soph on three great early Herman drummers - Davey Tough, Don Lamond, and Jake Hanna. Lots of fun personal anecdotes.

Trading Fours: Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 34:28


Four drummers talking about jazz music and jazz drumming, unscripted and improvised. Vosbein is joined by artist/educators Adam Nussbaum, Ed Soph, and Harold Jones as they examine the work of Grady Tate and Joe Chambers.

Trading Fours, episode 1: A new series from Drummer Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 62:27


Four drummers talking about jazz music and jazz drumming, unscripted and improvised. Vosbein is joined by artist/educators Adam Nussbaum, Ed Soph, and Billy Drummond as they examine the work of two under-appreciated drummers, Ed Blackwell and Al Harewood. More with Billy Drummond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1osi6IZ84I&list=FL2oQweHFiflFyNDInpN9PJw&index=25

Billy Drummond

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 62:13


Billy is a highly respected veteran musician and educator. He juggles a busy touring schedule with his duties as Professor of Jazz Drums at the Juilliard School of Music and NYU in New York, and giving private tuition and masterclasses all over the world. Billy Drummond has taught some of the current generation's best young drummers. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Chester Thompson: You Get Old Because You Quit Playing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 60:40


Chester takes us through his early years in Baltimore, his auditions for Frank Zappa and Weather Report, his embrace of bigger kits, technology, and his subsequent move to Nashville, where he remains a vital presence in the music scene. Adam Nussbaum cohosts. https://chesterthompson.com http://www.adamnussbaum.net https://drummernation.com/

2024 Music City Drum Show Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 59:30


Drumeo's Kyle Radomsky Talks Shop April Samuels harnesses the power of drumming in the fight against breast cancer.

Robyn Flans on her Second Jeff Porcaro Book, "Moments In Time"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 55:01


In follow-up to "It's About Time," critically acclaimed Porcaro biography, "Moments In Time" is a collection of stories and anecdotes from world-class musicians, producers, and engineers as well as personal remembrances offered from childhood friends and early bandmates. Flans explores how Jeff grew to greatness, and what it was like to play with him at the height of his powers. A must read for Porcaro fans. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Drummers As Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 42:32


Michael and Adam discuss why so many jazz bands are led by drummers. Includes over forty artists and key recordings.

Greg Williamson and Pony Boy Records

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 42:05


Is it time for you to record your own album? How? Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Cymbal Craftsmanship w/Michael Vosbein & Rob Cook : 2024 Chicago Drum Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 57:27


In this insightful session from the 2024 Chicago Drum Show, Michael Vosbein and Rob Cook share their extensive knowledge of the cymbal industry. Michael talks about his career in the cymbal world, detailing his experiences with Bosphorus Cymbals and the creation of Crescent Cymbals. Rob provides historical context and touches on the intricacies of cymbal manufacturing, from the Turkish origins to modern-day production challenges.

The 2024 Chicago Drum Show Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 32:20


Michael Vosbein interviews 2 industry veterans, Ringo Starr's drum curator, and three owners of new boutique percussion companies.

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The 2024 Chicago Drum Show Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 23:47


Michael and Adam reflect on their weekend in Chicago.

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Billy Cobham 80th Birthday Celebration

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 16:33


Billy Cobham 80th birthday reel with video from Peter Erskine, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Todd Sucherman, Chad Wackerman, Rob Wallis

Billy Cobham: Fusion's Greatest Drummer

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 78:18


The amazing Billy Cobham shares stories from his early years in part one of this interview. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

From the Bottom Up: Insight From Bassist Steve Swallow

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 63:38


Steve Swallow is credited with legitimizing the electric bass as a jazz instrument, and his influence is undeniable. He shares with us his first-hand knowledge of music history and offers keen insight into his work with a litany of world-class drummers. Adam Nussbaum cohosts. www.watt.xtrawwatt.com www.adamnussbaum.com www.drummernation.com

Neal Smith on How it Feels to Win a Grammy?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 41:12


Neal Smith walks us through the day he took one home. Adam Nussbaum cohosts. https://imaniwinds.com https://nsjazz.com http://www.adamnussbaum.com https://drummernation.com http://www.michaelvosbein.com

Collective Thoughts From Ed Soph. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 49:04


Ed discusses his article, FIFTY YEARS OF RANDOM THOUGHTS ABOUT PRACTICING, PLAYING & IMPROVISING ON THE DRUM SET

Drummer Nation LIVE! January Birthdays (9th Season Premiere)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 55:18


A lot of great drummers have been born in month of the January. We look in depth at five of these masters of time you should be familiar with. Their names are Gene, Sid, Max, Kenny and Jimmy. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Drummer Nation LIVE! January Birthdays

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 55:18


A lot of great drummers have been born in month of the January. We look in depth at five of these masters of time: Their names are Gene, Sid, Max, Kenny and Jimmy. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Drummer Nation LIVE! Roy Burns Redux, Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 17:59


Is it Who You Know or What You Know? A fresh look at Roy Burns' “Concepts” articles written in the 1980s for Modern Drummer Magazine. Adam Nussbaum cohosts. Episode 2

Drummer Nation LIVE! New Series: "Roy Burns Redux"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 28:45


A new look at Roy Burns' popular “Concepts” articles from the 1980s. Do they still hold true? Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Drummer Nation LIVE! w/ Guest Jim Toscano

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 61:19


Jim Toscano discusses his career as a drummer, teacher and media advisor. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

A Tribute to Dom Famularo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 11:54


Dom relates a poignant story about Jim Chapin

Drummer Nation LIVE! How to Get and Keep a Broadway National Tour Gig.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 53:51


Aaron Russell on Playing National Tours of Broadway Shows.

Drummer Nation: Music City Drum Show Walkthrough

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 9:10


Thye 4th annual Music City Drum Show was a big success and a lof of fun. Look for this annual shindig to continue next year.

Drummer Nation: Paul Wertico

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 46:29


Paul Wertico discusses the many stylistic elements of his playing, his love for flat ride cymbals, and his new CD, "Drums Without Boundaries."

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Drummer Nation LIVE! July 5, 2023 William F. Ludwig, iii (B3)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 39:02


William FLudwig iii, known affectionately as "B3," discusses his family history and present-day drum company with hosts, Vosbein and Nussbaum.

Drummer Nation: Richmond, Indiana Drummers Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 58:11


Adam Nussbaum and I welcome three great jazz drummers who happen to be from the same small town, Joe Hunt, Harold Jones and Jeff Hamilton. Their evident love and respect for one another fuels great stories and remembrances, related with humility and good-natured ribbing. This is a fun and inspiring show you don't want to miss.

Drummer Nation LIVE! May 5, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 63:47


Guest - RIMS inventor Gary Gauger. Guest cohost - Classic Drummer Magazine owner, Steve Bryant.

Drummer Nation LIVE #Shorts Dave DiCenso

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 0:55


Dave DiCenso remembers the joy of playing the drums as a youngster.

Drummer Nation LIVE! Guest Rob Cook April 19, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 47:06


Chicago Drum Show founder Rob Cook previews next month's event.

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Drummer Nation LIVE! w cohost Adam Nussbaum

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 38:13


Topics include leading a band as a drummer.

Drummer Nation LIVE! w Cohost, Adam Nussbaum

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 47:10


Roy Haynes turns 98, Death of Jim Gordon

Drummer Nation LIVE! w/ cohost Adam Nussbaum 02/22/23

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 27:53


I am joined by my new co-host, Adam Nussbaum. Look for fun and free-wheeling discussions on all things drumming, about every other week. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2looBh8mpoe_rRYEoMP4RQ Support: patreon.com/drummernation https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mivoU Gear list: Cams: Logitech Brio, iPhone Xr Lights: Pro Master 380 lights (2) Newer Softboxes (3) ADJ Mega Par Profile Plus (7) Audio: Heil PR40 Microphone dbx 286 Vocal Processor Yamaha MG10XU usb Mixer Software: Switcher Studio, Final Cut Pro

Drummer Nation LIVE! Rick Allen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 36:36


A candid and inspiring conversation with Rick Allen. Rick discusses his early years with Def Leppard, his tragic accident, learning how to play again, his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as his subsequent work as a painter and humanitarian.

Drummer Nation LIVE! Top Ten Tips for the Gigging Drummer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 17:41


Be prepared for the gig and get called back again and again. (Video focus corrected a minute or so into the show)

Drummer Nation LIVE! Clayton Cameron

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 62:01


Re-edit: Clayton traces his musical journey from the Los Angeles jazz scene to his work with Sammy Davis, Jr. and Tony Bennett.

Drummer Nation LIVE! John DeChristopher

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 47:12


Conversation with an industry veteran

Drummer Nation LIVE! Warren Odze

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 59:23


Getting and keeping a Broadway Show gig from an industry veteran.

Drummer Nation LIVE! Johnny Vidacovich

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 59:32


Legendary New Orleans drummer Johnny Vidacovich on Second Line, the Big Four, and Melodic Rhythm.

Drummer Nation LIVE! Peter Erskine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 42:40


Edited repost of a previous interview, now with added content about our award-winning software, Virtually Erskine.

Drummer Nation LIVE! John Riley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 45:35


A discussion of John's new book, The Master Drummer

Drummer Nation LIVE! David Garibaldi

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 25:26


New edit of an interview from a few years ago. David Garibaldi discusses his formative years in Oakland and key elements of his innovative style.

Drummer Nation #96 Guest: STANTON MOORE

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 41:41


Stanton Moore updates us on life in New Orleans during Covid, including Galactic, Tipitina's, the Stanton Moore Drum Academy, a new release from Garage A Trois, and teaching at LSU.

Drummer Nation #95 Guest: Walfredo Reyes,Jr.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 66:00


Born in Cuba, raised in Puerto Rico, and honing his musical style in the U.S., Walfredo Reyes, Jr. learned drums from a master, his own father Walfredo, Sr. Combining his skills as a percussionist with his love of the drumset, Walfredo has developed a truly global rhythmic style that has kept him in demand with the likes of Carlos Santana, Steve Winwood, Sergio Mendez, Gloria Estafan, and Boz Scaggs. He currently plays drum set with the Classic band, Chicago as he continues to compose, record, produce and teach.

Drummer Nation 94 Guest: Robyn Flans

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 44:28


Robyn Flans is an entertainment journalist, known especially for her insightful Modern Drummer Magazine interviews with many of the biggest names in the industry. Robyn has authored four music books, many album liner notes, and currently hosts a live drummer radiocast. She co-authored Ed Shaughnessy's autobiography, Lucky Drummer. Her newest offering is a biography of the great drummer, Jeff Porcaro. Robyn continues to work in print, audio and video genres and hosts the website, www.robynflansdrummerinterviews.com. https://hudsonmusic.com/product/its-about-time-jeff-porcaro-the-man-and-his-music/ https://hudsonmusic.com/product/lucky-drummer/

Drummer Nation #93 Guest: Danny Gottlieb

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 72:07


Danny Gottlieb is best known as the drummer in the original Pat Metheny Group. Danny appears on over 300 CDs, including 4 Grammy winners. He has worked with Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Randy Brecker, and Gary Sinese’s Lieutenant Dan Band, to name just a few. Danny’s teachers include Joe Morello, Mel Lewis, Ed Soph, and Jack DeJohnette. He currently teaches at the University of North Florida, and frequently works in the Nashville music scene.

Drummer Nation #92 Guest: Daver Mattacks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 50:48


Dave Mattacks is an English-born rock and folk drummer. He was on the London music scene in the early days, working at the famous shop, Drum City. Dave played with several jazz bands before joining the influential British folk-rock band Fairport Convention, with whom he worked, on and off, from 1969 until 1997. Along the way, Dave worked with Paul McCartney, Elton John, George Harrison, Jimmy Page, and Jethro Tull. In 1998, he moved to Massachusetts, where he is a sought-after studio musician, record producer, and member of the band Super Genius.

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