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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.

Podcast S1 E4 – George Fludas

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George Fludas Season 1 Episode 4 practicing drummer podcast

Recorded May 2023

Podcast interview with drummer George Fludas.

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.

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The song featured in this episode is Mr. PC played by the Benny Green Trio.

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

Podcast S1 E3 – Billy Drummond

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Season 1 Episode 3 Billy Drummond Practicing Drummer Podcast

Recorded April 2023

Podcast interview with drummer Billy Drummond.

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.

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Other podcast interviews with Billy Drummond:

After the interview Billy sent over a video of albums he’s been listening to recently. Here’s the list.

The song featured in this episode is Frankenstein by Billy Drummond & Freedom of Ideas from the album Valse Sinistre.

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

Podcast S1 E2 – Colin Stranahan

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Season 1 Episode 2 Colin Stranahan

Recorded April 2023

Podcast interview with drummer Colin Stranahan.

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.

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The songs featured in this episode are Forecast (intro) and Joy Ride (outro).

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