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Drummer and industry veteran Michael Vosbein interviews well known drummers and industry insiders.

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    • Jul 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 79 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Drummer Nation (audio only)

    Jeff "Tain" Watts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 47:22


    Guggenheim Fellowship recipient and nine-time Grammy Winner, Jeff 'Tain' Watts has worked with Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Michael Brecker and the Mingus Big band, as well as a three year stint as the drummer on The Tonight Show. Jeff joins Michael Vosbein and Adam Nussbaum for a deep dive into his life in music.Support the show:www.patreon.com/drummernationhttps://buymeacoffee.com/mivouhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_%22Tain%22_Wattshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Nussbaumhttp://www.michaelvosbein.com

    The Bill Evans Trio From a Drummer's Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 32:36


    Three great Bill Evans Drummers examine working with Evans and how his piano trio style helped reshape modern music. Vosbein and cohost Adam Nussbaum are joined by Joe Labarbera, Eliot Zigmund and Ed Soph.Hostshttp://www.michaelvosbein.comwww.adamnussbaum.com Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@DrummerNationNow/videosInstagram https://www.instagram.com/drummernationmedia/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/drummernationclub/Spotify https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/drummernation/Xhttps://x.com/drummer_nationAll Major podcast platformsSupport:patreon.com/drummernationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mivoU

    John Clayton: A New Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 60:04


    Bassist, composer, arranger, educator John Clayton brings us up to date on losing his home in the Alta Dena fires. Discussion quickly turns to music. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

    Al Foster: A Celebration of His Life and Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 48:01


    Michael Vosbein and cohost Adam Nussbaum are joined by Billy Drummond and Kenny Washington in a loving tribute to the great Aloysius Tyrone Foster. Support the show:https://patreon.com/drummernationhttps://buymeacoffee.com/mivouhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_FosterCheck out Kenny's jazz radio show:https://www.jazz88.org/staff/Kenny_Wa...https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_W...)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Nu...https://www.billydrummonddrums.comhttp://www.michaelvosbein.com

    John "JR" Robinson: King of the Groove

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 70:48


    Possibly the most recorded drummer ever, JR, along with his former teacher Ed Soph, delivers a wealth of helpful information for all drummers. Michael is also joined by cohost, Adam Nussbaum. Zero edits in this one, by the way. https://www.johnjrrobinson.comhttps://www.adamnussbaum.nethttp://www.michaelvosbein.comYoutube   / @drummernationnow  Instagram   / drummernationmedia  Facebook  / drummernationclub  Spotify https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof...Xhttps://x.com/drummer_nationAll Major podcast platformsSupport:patreon.com/drummernationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mivoUGear list:Logitech Brio 4k CamerasPro Master 380 lightsNeewer Softboxes ADJ Mega Par Profile PlusADJ DBX Light controllerHeil PR40 MicrophoneAudio Technica BPHSI Broadcast Stereo headset MicRodecaster Pro 2 audio production studioYamaha MG10XU usb MixerLewitt Beatkit Pro drum micsShure SE215 budsSennheiser HD280 Pro HeadphonesRolls micc switchMackie Big Knob monitor controllerXVIVE U3 wireless Mic systemGretsch 120 Round Badge reissue kitSabian Crescent Series cymbals Yamaha DTX 9000 electronic kitApple M4 Mac miniBFD software drum engine Cubase DAWECAMM Live Final Cut ProStream Deck

    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.

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