Sean is a former student of mine from NYU who now is a cast member with Stomp. He’s kind of a comedy hero of mine and is a good person all around. chat starts at: 3:08

Andy and I continue our discussion on the history of pan from his point of view as well as talk about his current recording and sampling projects. It’s always a pleasure to chat with Andy. Chat starts at: 3:45

Mike is a percussionist who I met on Facebook because of his hilarious adaptations of classical orchestral works for diaper boxes once the quarantine hit. Mike’s great. chat begins at 2:25

Andy is a legend in the steel band community. He was the first American to arrange for a Trinidadian steel band for panorama. I’ve admired his playing and looked up to his approach to pan my whole life. It’s an honor to chat with him and hear his story. chat begins at 7:25

Matt Strauss is a percussionist who studied with the late Alan Abel, who passed away from a Covid-19 related illness. Mr. Abel was a percussionist with the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1959-1997.

Adam teaches at Western Carolina University. I’ve known him since he was as student and it was amazing to see him and chat with him and his students.

Matt Beaumont is a percussionist who studied with the late Alan Abel, who passed away from a Covid-19 related illness. Mr. Abel was a percussionist with the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1959-1997.

Chris, Michael, and Jeremy are percussionists who studied with the late Alan Abel, who passed away from a Covid-19 related illness. Mr. Abel was a percussionist with the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1959-1997.

Martin Dougie Douglas was the owner and founder of Crossfire Steel Orchestra in Brooklyn, NY. I met him 6 years and he threw the doors to his lanyard wide open to me and my students. I sit down with a few friends to remember him.

John is a percussionist who studied with the late Alan Abel, who passed away from a Covid-19 related illness. Mr. Abel was a percussionist with the Philadelphia Orchestra from 1959-1997.