This week’s guest is Ian Froman - an incredible jazz drummer based in New York City. Ian has taught at Berklee College of Music, Drummers Collective, New School University, City College of New York in addition to private lessons. He has toured the world with so many of the greatest players in the genre including (but CERTAINLY not limited to) John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, Michael Brecker, Gary Burton, and Matthew Garrison. This is easily one of my favorite conversations I’ve ever had…and not just on the podcast. Ian is such a fun story teller and he’s got A LOT of stories. Also, a big shoutout to Mike Powers from Boston who suggested I reach out to Ian! Alright, here is Ian Froman’s Big Fat Five. Cheers! 

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

IAN'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻

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Album - A Love Supreme

Release Year - 1965

Artist - John Coltrane

Song Choice - Resolution

Drummer - Elvin Jones

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Album - Now He Sings, Now He Sobs

Release Year - 1968

Artist - Chick Corea

Song Choice - Steps

Drummer - Roy Haynes

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Album - Still Live

Release Year - 1986

Artist - Keith Jarrett

Drummer - Jack DeJohnette

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Album - Michael Brecker

Release Year - 1987

Artist - Michael Brecker

Song Choice - Syzygy

Drummer - Jack Dejohnette

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Album - Paths Prints

Release Year - 1982

Artist - Jan Garbarek

Drummer - Jon Christensen

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