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In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with world-renowned drummer Tom Brechtlein for an in-depth conversation about his life behind the kit, his musical influences, and the legendary artists he's worked with.Tom Brechtlein is best known for his powerful, precise drumming and dynamic performances across jazz, rock, and fusion. He's toured and recorded with incredible musicians, including Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Robben Ford, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Kenny Loggins. Whether driving a high-energy fusion groove or delivering subtle textures in a ballad, Tom's approach to drumming is thoughtful, expressive, and always musical.This episode is a must-listen for music fans and aspiring drummers alike — Tom shares stories from the road, insights on developing your voice as a player, and reflections on what it means to keep growing as a musician over the decades.Music from the Episode:The Golden Dawn (Chick Corea)Condition Red (Wayne Shorter)The Brother (Robben Ford & the Blue Line)Learn more about Tom and his work at tombrechtlein.com. Thank you for listening! If you have any feedback or questions, or just want to say hi, reach out at info@thebandwichtapes.com — and please help spread the word about the show!Theme music: "Playcation" by Mark Mundy

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Joining me today is Tom Brechtlein. Tom is a hugely talented American drummer wh has played for the likes of Chick Corea, Robben Ford, Wayne Shorter, Frank Gambale, Don Grusin, Al Di Meola and many more. Join Tom and i as we pick through some of the highlights from his remarkable career so far. These include some remarkable stories about recording and touring with the late lengendary Chick Corea and ridiculously talented bluesman Robben Ford. We also talk about Toms time spent playing for the late great Natalie Cole and how the gig came about. Tom tells us about his busy recording schedule from his home studio and the pros and cons of remote recording. We also learn that Tom is able to produce the most incredible Scottish Accent!! its worth listening just for this! Thanks to Tom for giving up his time to do this. www.tomebrechtlein.com

Discover Where the Money's Hiding in the Music Business in 2023:  https://MusicReboot.com On this Tom Brechtlein interview: Seeing Chick Corea on TV and just knowing “I'm going to play with him some day.” GREAT stories about working with Chick, Al DiMeola, Wayne Shorter, Kenny Loggins, Joe Farrell, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson, Natalie Cole and more… Turning lemons into lemonade during the pandemic, why there's no upside to victimizing yourself, Scientology and how it changed his life, becoming more observant, and when “being a ho” isn't so bad. Cool convo!  Support this show: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support For close to 5 decades, Tom Brechtlein's been an in-demand session drummer who's worked with some of the most demanding artists of this era. Artists like Chick Corea, the Manhattan Transfer, Wayne Shorter, Joe Farrell, Jean Luc Ponty, Kenny Loggins, Robbie Kreiger Christopher Cross, Eric Johnson, and a number of former guests we've had here on the show, including guitarists Mike Miller, Al DiMeola, David Grissom, Greg Koch, and Robben Ford - Tom was a member of Robben Ford & The Blue Line.   Subscribe & Website:  https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe Cool Guitar, Music & ELG T-Shirts!: https://www.GuitarMerch.com

When Tom Brechtlein was 18 years old he saw Chick Corea and Return to Forever on PBS Television. At that moment he remembers thinking - I'm going to play with this guy someday.”   Two years later, at the age of 20, Tom auditioned for Chick Corea and got the gig. He performed & recorded with Chick untill 1983. Their musical relationship continued off and on throughout the years and as recently as 2016 with 15 tours and 5 recordings.   Other artists Tom has toured and recorded with are Manhattan Transfer, Wayne Shorter, Al Di Meola, Joe Farrell, Jean Luc Ponty, Robben Ford & The Blue Line, Rickie Lee Jones, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, and Eric Johnson.   Tom is available for recording projects and teaching. Get in touch at  https://www.instagram.com/tombrechtlein/ https://www.youtube.com/@Tombrechtlein  

Recorded in Austin, Texas, April 2022

We hope you will consider showing your support through our Patreon page. This helps to keep the episodes coming. Thank you so much! https://www.patreon.com/theplayerswebcast It was so much fun to talk with Tom Brechtlein. He has been one of my favorite musicians / drummers since I first saw him with Chick Corea in 1980. In this conversation, Tom shares about a multitude of topics including his time with Chick Corea (and how he met Chick), Wayne Shorter, Kenny Loggins, and others. Be sure to visit Tom's website at: https://www.tombrechtlein.com​ Tom Brechtlein grew up in East Meadow, Long Island and gravitated to drums after listening to the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. In junior high, his attention turned to big band jazz, and he became attracted to the music of the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. His investigation of jazz led him to Dave Brubeck's drummer Joe Morello and then to modern giants like Elvin Jones and Tony Williams as well as legends like Papa Jo Jones, Max Roach and Philly Joe Jones. "When I was 18," he recalls, "I saw Chick Corea's Return To Forever on PBS Television; and I remember sitting there thinking, ' I'm going to play with that guy someday.'" Two years later, in 1978, he auditioned with Corea and got the gig. He remained in the band till 1983, at which point he joined Wayne Shorter's band. There followed extensive road work with guitarist Al Di Meola and violinist Jean Luc Ponty before Tom finally hooked up with Robben Ford in 1986.

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George Whitty is one of the reasons I moved to America, due to his involvement in the live recording of the Return of the Brecker Brothers world tour in 1992, a VHS that I wore out on a daily basis and swore I would try and play with everyone in the band. My dream of doing that has come true over the past 25 years, and not only that, but it has led to one of my most cherished musical friendships, both professionally and personally. George and I have been playing in a somewhat co-led trio Third Rail (we both contribute songs to the band, although it was George's idea to put the band together) since 2012, and have played in the US, Europe and Japan, releasing one live album in 2014 "Live Across Europe", with the great Tom Brechtlein on drums. George is one of my favorite cats to be on the road with, and whenever we get a chance to play together, the music is always going to be big fun, and then the hang (something all musicians spend more time doing than playing music) even more so. George's credits are so deep and far reaching, it's hard to list them all in one place. Aside from the four Grammy Awards and one Emmy, he's produced music, played with, and arragned for Michael Brecker, The Brecker Brothers, Chaka Khan, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Dave Matthews, Celine Dion, Richard Bona, and many more. It was, as it always is, a real treat to sit down and pick his brain for an hour, and I'm psyched to be able to share this with you all. Check out George's Lessons: https://www.jazzlessonsonskype.com/ Take your transcription to the next level by checking out the Transcription Vault at Janek's Bass Studio: https://www.janeksbassstudio.com/courses/the-transcription-vault Sign the mailing list and be the first to know: http://eepurl.com/dCdyHz And check out all the books we have on jazz vocabulary, chordal harmony, and bass playing at the store: https://store.janekgwizdala.com/

Dave started as the voice of “The Little Green Sprout” from the Jolly Green Giant Commercials. Dave attended North Texas State University. He also studied with Peter Erskine, Gregg Bissonette, Steve Houghton, Joe Porcaro, David Garibaldi, Tom Brechtlein, and spent many hours jamming in his garage with roommate, Gary Novak. At the age of 17, Dave began his studio drumming career, playing on nearly 1000 tv jingles.   Dave most recently played on the soundtrack for the Netflix series Jessica Jones and Showtime’s Homeland. Some of his career’s highlights have been working with Sheila E, Toni Braxton, Larry Graham, Herbie Hancock, Sheryl Crow, David Sanborn, Marcus Miller, George Duke, Lee Ritenour, Diane Warren, Earl Klugh, Smokey Robinson, The Rippingtons, David Byrne, Ray Parker Jr. Dave Koz, Joe Sample, The Manhattan Transfer, Chaka Kahn, and James Ingram.  Dave also worked on the TV show Glee as a technical consultant.   He was recruited by Microsoft and worked there as a web developer for 2 years.   He was the Artist Relations Manager at Behringer for 2 years.   He is currently doing freelance web development for Facebook.   He is the creator of PossibleChops.com.    

Jimmy Earl (nacido en 1957) es un bajista de jazz estadounidense que es miembro de la banda Jimmy Kimmel Live! . En 1973, con sus compañeros de la escuela secundaria Dan Hovey y Rex Wilson, formó su primera banda, Cosmic Rainbow. En 1983, se unió a Baku de Tiger Okoshi, que se presentó en el Festival de Jazz de Newport en 1984. En 1985, se unió a una banda liderada por el baterista de jazz Bob Moses, con quien apareció en Boston y Cambridge. Earl comenzó su carrera de grabación en Boston en 1986 cuando apoyó a David Gilden en Ancestral Voices. En 1986, Jimmy Earl se mudó a la ciudad de Nueva York y por recomendación de su amigo Steve Hunt se unió a Jazz Explosion. En este grupo trabajó con Gato Barbieri, Angela Bofill, Tom Browne, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Freddie Hubbard, Phyllis Hyman, Ramsey Lewis, Lonnie Liston Smith y Stanley Turrentine. Conoció al bajista Stanley Clarke, quien se convirtió en su mentor y amigo, y se unió a la gira de Clarke por Brasil con Larry Graham. Poco después, se reunió con Joe Sample en el Blue Note Jazz Club en la ciudad de Nueva York, y Sample lo invito a unirse a The Crusaders. Durante 1986 y 1987, realizó una gira con ellos en los Estados Unidos, Europa y Japón. En 1988, Jimmy Earl se mudó a Los Ángeles y grabó en el álbum de Clarke If This Bass Could Only Talk. Fue seguido en 1993 por East River Drive, en el que se acredita a Earl como coautor de “I’m Home Africa”. En 1990 apareció en dos álbumes por el Proyecto Mark Varney. El primero, Truth in Shredding, que contó con el guitarrista de jazz Allan Holdsworth y Frank Gambale. En el segundo, Centrifugal Funk, trabajó como arreglista y productor. En 1993, Jimmy Earl reemplazó a John Patitucci en la Banda Elektric de Chick Corea, que salió de gira. Al regresar, trabajó con su compañero de banda de Elektric Eric Marienthal en el álbum One Touch y ayudó a escribir la canción “Backtalk”. Durante el mismo año, apareció en el álbum Elektric Band II: Paint the World y coescribió con Corea “Ished”, “Spanish Sketch”, y “Reprise”. El álbum fue nominado para el Premio Grammy de 1994 al Mejor Álbum de Jazz Contemporáneo. Dos años después se unió a la banda ‘Steve Vai está en el álbum tributo de The Songs of West Side Story, que fue certificado como oro. En 2002, participó en la gira de reunión de la Elektric Band en los EE. UU., que incluyó dos actuaciones en el Blue Note. En otra reunión, Earl actuó en el álbum The Chick Corea Songbook (2009) de Manhattan Transfer. Mientras viajaba con Corea en 1993, Earl actuó en Roma, Italia, con Pino Daniele, quien le invitó a grabar en su álbum Che Dio ti benedica. Este fue el primero de los cinco álbumes que grabó con Daniele de 1993 a 1999. En 1995, mientras estaba de gira con Daniele para promocionar Non calpestare i fiori nel deserto, tocó en Milán, Italia, con Pat Metheny. En ese año, grabó Jimmy Earl, que contó con David Batteau, Mitchel Forman, Franke Gambale, Deron Johnson, Gary Novak, Rique Pantoja, Randy Roos, Steve Tavaglione y Dave Weckl. Este álbum presenta la interpretación en bajo de Earl de “Pavane for a Dead Princess” de Maurice Ravel (1899). Fue seguido en 1997 por su segundo álbum, Stratosphere, que presenta a John Beasley, Daniele, Johnson, Forman y Simon Phillips. Es una exploración en la combinación de actuaciones de músicos en vivo con música electrónica. El 20 de marzo de 2012, Severn Records reeditó versiones actualizadas de estos álbumes, que fueron revisadas en la revista Bass Player. Posteriormente, el 21 de enero de 2014, Severn lanzó otro álbum de Earl, Renewing Disguises. La portada de este álbum se basa en una caricatura de Earl dibujada por Dicky Barrett. En 1996, Tom Brechtlein recomendó a Earl como reemplazo de Roscoe Beck en la banda de Robben Ford, The Blue Line, que estaba a punto de emprender una gira en autobús por Europa. Al regresar, Ford comenzó una nueva banda, que comenzó con una serie de actuaciones en la costa oeste. Estas incluyeron apariciones en Catalina Bar and Grill en Hollywood, y en Yoshi’s en Oakland, California, donde Vinnie Colaiuta apareció en la batería. El álbum Supernatural de Ford fue grabado y lanzado en 1999. En 2001, la banda de Ford grabó New Morning: The Paris Concert. Este DVD capturó una actuación en vivo en el club New Morning en París. Fue seguido, en 2002, por el primer álbum de Ford con Concord Jazz , Blue Moon, en el que se le atribuye a Earl la producción de “Good to Love”. Más tarde, Earl grabó en dos álbumes más de Ford: Keep on Running (2003), y Truth (2007), que fue nominado para el Premio Grammy 2008 al Mejor Álbum de Blues Contemporáneo. Por otra parte, en agosto de 2007, Verdad se convirtió en el álbum de blues número uno en la lista de Billboard. A finales de 2002, invitaron a Jimmy Earl a unirse a una nueva banda, Cleto y los Cletones, que acababa de ser elegida para ser la banda de house en el programa de televisión de la ABC Jimmy Jimmy Live en la noche. Después del espectáculo y los fines de semana, Earl se presenta una o dos veces al mes en el club Baked Potato en Studio City. Ha aparecido con Dean Brown, Deron Johnson, Scott Kinsey, Simon Phillips, Jeff Richman, Steve Tavaglione, Steve Weingart, Zigaboo Modeliste, y con la cantante de salsa Cecilia Noel y los Wild Clams. La asociación de Earl con los Wild Clams se remonta a 1995 cuando actuó con ellos en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba, en La Habana. Este concierto terminó un período de dieciséis años durante el cual se prohibió a los grupos musicales estadounidenses actuar en Cuba.

We spread our wings this episode and interview our first bassist, Jimmy Haslip. Now before you call me out regarding our bassists’s perspective show, with two of our favorite bass players, keep in mind that was a four mic show and not really an interview. Most of you will know Jimmy from his long-term relationship with the seminal fusion group the Yellowjackets. During his 32-year tenure with the band Jimmy and fellow band mates released some of the most influential music in that genre’s history. All the while Jimmy continued to work with other musicians on various live and studio projects which ultimately led him to develop an affinity and mastery for production. In 2012 Jimmy decided to take a break from touring to concentrate on producing music of his own and for other like-minded musicians. Little did he know that break would turn into a permanent full-time gig. In this episode we caught up with Jimmy during his recent stop in Atlanta with the Oz Noy trio. I met him in the lobby of his hotel where we set up shop and talked about his recent gigs and production projects. We then devote the majority of show discussing the drummers that Jimmy has worked with. It is one of the most impressive and comprehensive lists of drummers and percussionists I’ve ever seen. We naturally discuss his work with great jazz and fusion players such as: Will Kennedy, Vinnie Colaiuta, Gergo Borlai, Tom Brechtlein, and Joel Rosenblatt. But we also cover a list of players that you wouldn’t normally associate with Jimmy. And…of course, we finish up with a run through the gauntlet that is the DWG Rorschach test. Visit Jimmy at his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.haslip Visit Jimmy at Blue Canoe Records: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/arctrio_jh_sc_gb.html Please visit our website at: www.drummersweeklygroovecast.com There you can listen to our shows, interact with social media, email us, view our videos and more. If you are an Apple platform user please take a moment to review us the next time you are in iTunes. A 5-star rating would be greatly appreciated. New shows are published every Monday and can be found on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Subscribe today!

We are back again with our illustrious panelists from the Drummer’s Weekly Groovecast Advisory Board. With the success from the last episode featuring the advisory board we knew it was a must for the second season. For this show’s topic we have employed a few past board members and welcome a few new faces to the panel. Please welcome Rod Morgenstein, Chris Fryar, Tom Brechtlein, Joel Rosenblatt, and Ted Mackenzie to this session’s advisory board. This time around we pose the question, “What important aspect do you believe is missing or should be done better in music education?” Each guest gives their answer and we discuss our own thoughts on what might be beneficial to modern students in today’s current and future music business. We analyze different topics such as: curriculum, application, concepts, student accountability, methods, technology, and much more. If you haven’t heard the previous episodes featuring interviews with our panel members you listen to them by following the links below: Rod Morgenstein: https://soundcloud.com/phil-smith-592966725/episode-100-interview-rod-morgenstein You can also visit Rod’s web site at: www.rodmorgenstein.com Tom Brechtlein: https://soundcloud.com/phil-smith-592966725/episode-65-interview-tom-brechtlein You can also visit Tom’s web site at: www.tombrechtlien.com Chris Fryar: https://soundcloud.com/phil-smith-592966725/episode-90-interview-chris-fryar-of-the-zac-brown-band You can visit Chris’ web site at: www.chrisfryar.com Joel Rosenblatt: https://soundcloud.com/phil-smith-592966725/episode-29-interview-joel-rosenblatt You can visit Joel’s web site at: http://joelrosenblatt.com/ Ted Mackenzie: https://soundcloud.com/phil-smith-592966725/episode-103-the-adler-technique-with-ted-mackenzie You can also visit Ted’s web site at: www.tedmackenize.com If you haven’t been to our website recently please go to www.drummersweeklygroovecast.com and see what new content we have to offer. Aside from access to all of our episodes we’ve posted ‘Host Spotlight 3” on our video page. Feel free to send us a message through our email form or manage your social media accounts from our site. We try to personally answer all emails and questions. New shows are available every Monday. You can subscribe through Itunes, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. If you are an Apple Itunes user please click 5 stars and leave us a short review. We greatly appreciate your support!

Tom Brechtlein grew up in East Meadow, Long Island and gravitated to drums after listening to the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Cream and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. In junior high, his attention turned to big band jazz, and he became attracted to the music of the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra. His investigation of […] The post 399 – Tom Brechtlein: The quest of creating creativity appeared first on Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros..

Rod Morgenstein is one of the preeminent musicians of our time. He is known for being in one of the most important fusion bands (Dixie Dregs) in history, one of the most popular hard rock bands (Winger, also known for their individual musical virtuosity as well) of the 80s, and a legendary educator (author of several popular method books, hundreds of pedagogical articles, and a twenty year stint at the Berklee College of Music). Fresh from an extensive North American tour with the Dixie Dregs, Rod was kind enough to join us from his home in New York to chat about drums, his education, performing, the music business, and his passion for writing and teaching. We discovered during our chat that Rod has connections with DWG guest and advisory board member, Tom Brechtlein. Both drummers studied under Ronnie Gould while attending Nassau Community College. Rod then transferred to the University of Miami where he befriended Danny Gottlieb, graduated with his music degree and ultimately formed the Dixie Dregs with Steve Morse, Andy West, Allen Sloan, and T Lavitz. We then discussed the music business and what it means to be a full member of a working band. Rod details the pros and cons along with how it sometimes pays to be a side man in certain situations. Winger happened just at the right time after the Dixie Dregs went on hiatus and Rod relocated to New York to find work. Rod tells us how a chance meeting turned into his lifelong dream of playing in a successful arena rock band. We finish up with Rod detailing how he was hired on a temporary appointment to teach at the Berklee College of Music. Ultimately it turned into a twenty year association with the school having Rod commute 240 miles (one way) each week during his tenure there. Finally we put Rod to the test with the DWG Rorschach test! You can visit Rod at his website: www.rodmorgenstein.com You can visit Rod's Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/rod.morgenstein Rod's books are available here: https://online.berklee.edu/store/product?product_id=11333&usca_p=t&offer_code=5610 Join us every Monday for brand new episodes. We can be found on Itunes, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, Soundcloud and everywhere you listen to your favorite show. Also please visit our web site at www.drummersweeklygroovecast.com. Aside from accessing all our shows you can also view our videos, manage your subscription, access our social media, and email us using our contact form. Please share our podcast with your friends and leave us a review if you subscribe using Itunes.

This week we conduct our first ever show with the Drummer's Weekly Groovecast Advisory Board. Joining us in studio is prior guest and legendary performer/educator, Jack Bell. Joining us remotely are past guests: Joel Rosenblatt, Tom Brechtlein, and Ryan Brown. The topic we tackle this episode is the teacher's inclination on whether you prefer a student with lots of natural talent (and below average work ethic) versus a student with below average talent and a high work ethic. We also give our self evaluations of how we perceived ourselves as students. If you haven't heard the past episodes that feature Tom, Joel, Ryan and Jack please go back and give them a listen. You can also visit their respective web sites. Jack Bell: www.melodiousmerchant.com Joel Rosenblatt: www.joelrosenblatt.com Tom Brechtlein: www.tombrechtlein.com Ryan Brown: https://ryanbrowndrums.wordpress.com Also new for 2018 is the unveiling of our web site! Navigate over to www.drummersweeklygroovecast.com to check it out! There you can find every episode of our show along with videos, social media, contact information and more. We are available on Itunes, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Subscribe today! New shows are published every Monday. Also practice along with us on our "Accountability Thursday" mini-episodes every first and third Thursday!

For episode 2 of "Accountability Thursday" we doff our cap to Austin resident Tom Brechtlein and work on the NARD solo, "The Texan". Tom recently relocated to Austin and has worked out of the NARD book (he talked about it during our chat from episode 65) so we thought it was only logical to make this solo a part of our new show! This solo is a bit longer and has a few more twists and turns than our last solo. The highlights feature eighth note, ternary style, seven stroke rolls along with dotted quarter note fifteen stroke rolls. You can put a little 'breath' in each of these rolls to make them full and funky. By laying those two rolls on the back side of the beat it makes this solo feel great and stay true to the proper interpretation. Here's the YouTube link to see "The Texan" sheet music and performance video: https://youtu.be/HGv-lOXAn4A Don't forget to swing by our web site www.drummersweeklygroovecast.com You can find all our episodes, videos, social media and contact information in one convenient place. You can also subscribe to the show by clicking the Itunes, Google Play Podcasts, or Stitcher buttons so that you'll never miss an episode!

Tom Brechtlein is one of the premier drummers of our time. The list of names that he's performed with include: Chick Corea, Al Di Meola, Jean Luc Ponty, Wayne Shorter, Don Grusin, Kei Akagi, Allan Vizzuti, Robben Ford, and Natalie Cole. We were honored to be able to speak with Tom and he did not disappoint! In this episode not only does Tom talk about his association with the above artists he also tells us about growing up in Long Island, NY and how the music programs in public school shaped his career. We also discuss his experience with college music school and how taking lessons with a pianist led him to an audition with Chick Corea and subsequently a move to Los Angeles. Also keep your ears open for a special story about drumming great, Bob Moses! Recently Tom relocated to Austin, TX and in addition to his busy performance schedule he also has an active teaching practice. To inquire about lessons with Tom please email him at: friedarhythmdawg@gmail.com Tom offers lesson via Skype as well as in person if you are in the Austin area. New shows are posted every Monday and are available at Itunes, Google Play Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean and everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. Subscribe today!

What is the Stickman Drum Experience? Well, it is a fantastic drum retreat that is located 20 minutes NW of Regina, SK at the Living Skies Retreat & Conference Centre overlooking the absolutely gorgeous Qu’Appelle Valley. I have traveled by car all the way across Canada, and in my deliberately scenic travels, the Qu-Appelle Valley remains to me as one of the most breathtaking sites in Canada. It is a complete anomaly. Located in an otherwise flat province, the Qu-Appelle Valley is even more striking due to the contrast geographically. So, to host a drum retreat at this location is something I could get into. Could you imagine playing a drum set and overlooking this? I can.   At Stickman you will have the pleasure of rubbing shoulders and eating meals with some of the worlds’ finest talent. For 2017 you’ll be meeting Brian Fraser Moore, Pat Steward, Tom Brechtlein, Aaron Edgar, Matt Johnson, Jim Riley, and of course your hosts Jayson Brinkworth and Chris Dimas. From what Jayson explained to me, Stickman sounds like a complete experience that begins with fellowship. “One of the biggest things is it's not competitive and there is so much support and everybody comes out feeling like they have really, really improved their skills as a human being and a drummer” is how Jayson described the human element to this event.   For the artists, it must be a fantastic experience as well. It sounds like such a tranquil and yet stimulating environment that is filled with positive vibes and lots of opportunities for personal growth, perhaps you make a new friend, traded some great ideas or offered encouragement to your peers OR built your own snare drum under the tutelage of the legendary builder, Ronn Dunnett. A functional keepsake and a personal experience to take home with you, along with some fantastic memories.   I commend the team at Stickman for combining their efforts to create such a great environment and experience for the drumming community. It is so great to know that there are such positive places left on the planet for people to share, be inspired, play, and learn.   I want to thank Jayson for taking the time to speak with me on this podcast on such short notice. The podcast has just about everything covered in regards to Stickman and I believe that after listening to this episode, you will dream about this experience. I know I have been daydreaming all day about slamming some tubs in some beautiful landscape and connecting with my drum brothers and sisters. It sounds like paradise.   For more information about the Stickman Drum Experience, please visit www.stickmandrumexperience.com

Sometimes being an incredibly talented musician is only half the battle when you want to make it into the music industry. Drummer Tom Brechtlein’s rise to success is the classic tale of hard work, perseverance and self-promotion. From his big break of landing a steady gig with Chick Corea in 1978, he has gone on to perform with some heavyweights, such as Wayne Shorter, Al Dimeola, Jean Luc Ponty, Robben Ford, Eric Johnson, Christopher Cross and many others. Over the past eight years, Brechtlein has toured extensively with Kenny Loggins and has also found a new niche with teaching drums and percussion. Inside MusiCast is pleased to welcome Tom Brechtlein.

Grammy-award winning keyboardist George Whitty, Tom Brechtlein and Janek Gwizdala are THIRD RAIL. These guys have been already worked with all the biggest names in music: The Brecker Brothers, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Mike Stern, David Sanborn, RobbenFord, John Mayer and many more.

We had the amazing guitarist SANDRO ALBERT and his great band in our studio. See Sandro along with Tom Brechtlein (drums), James Weidman (piano) and Michael O'Brien (bass) for a cool interview and nice show cuts from a live show in Cologne.

Our new bi-weekly show that will be issued on Fridays every 2 weeks. We talk about news, new releases, tour dates and other current stuff. This episode is about: George Whitty, Tom Brechtlein, Ric Fierabracci, Third Rail, Steely Dan, Rocco Prestia, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Gregg Allman, Jazzfest Rottweil.