This week’s guest is Noah Hecht - a Brooklyn-based drummer / instructor who proudly studied under Billy Hart at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and College. He’s worked with Purr, Yeasayer, Eleanor Friedberger, Man Forever, Porches, Cassandra Jenkins and many more. If I were to state a through line for this chat, it’s that Noah is obsessed with placement and its relationship with time. You’ll see what I mean 😊 BYEEE!

Noah’s Teacher - Marivaldo Lima

https://www.instagram.com/marivaldolima/

2 Part Documentary - Maracatu Nação Estrela Brilhante (it’s in Portuguese, but used those CC’s)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bU0L6HHSpc8

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UIMORU9ao1o

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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.

NOAH'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻

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Album - On The Beach

Artist - Neil Young

Release Year - 1974

Key Track(s) - Revolution Blues

Drummer - Levon Helm

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Album - A Love Supreme

Artist - John Coltrane

Release Year - 1965

Key Track(s) - Acknowledgement

Drummer - Elvin Jones

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Album - Billy Hart Quartet

Artist - Billy Hart

Release Year - 2006

Key Track(s) - Neon

Drummer - Billy Hart

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Album - Maracatu Nação Estrela Brilhante

Artist - Maracatu Nação Estrela Brilhante

Release Year - 2002

Key Track(s) - Cheguei Meu Povo

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Album - Voodoo

Artist - D'Angelo

Release Year - 2000

Key Track(s) - The Root

Drummer - Questlove

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