Drum Candy

In this episode, Pittsburgh-based modern jazz drummer and bandleader David Throckmorton discusses his preference for drums, cymbals, and tuning, and he shares his top 10 albums released in the past forty years.

In episode 41, we sit with Pittsburgh-based jazz drummer and historian Thomas Wendt to discuss his preference for old A cymbals over old K's and some of the legendary jazz drummers who've come out of southwestern Pennsylvania.

In this episode, Korn drummer Ray Luzier discusses making records during a pandemic, the snare that always wins out, playing with power without breaking your body, and much more. 

In this episode, modern funk, jazz, and hip-hop drummer, producer, composer, and bandleader Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science, John Scofield, etc.) takes us on a deep dive into the essentials of the funk drum sound and how it relates directly to modern-day hip-hop.

In this episode, top pop/R&B/hip-hop drummer, musical director, and bandleader Rashid Williams (John Legend, Jill Scott) discusses how he's adapted and diversified his efforts to keep his career evolving and his creativity flowing.

In this episode, modern jazz great Johnathan Blake discusses his musical upbringing in Philadelphia, the Philly versus New York sound, his unusual but ergonomic setup, and more.

In this episode, modern jazz drummer, author, and educator Ulysses Owens Jr. shares insight into what is required to play with an authentic jazz sound.

In this episode, top touring drummer Brendan Buckley (Shakira, Perry Farrell, Morrissey) shares his approach to building rigs for different gigs, what it takes to be a first-call musician and more.

In this episode, UK session great Ash Soan (The Matrix, Adele, Seal, Sam Smith, Cher, etc.) discusses what he's practicing to keep his playing on the cutting edge, how he tunes, which drums get the most use at Windmill Studio, and how his new Gretsch signature 7x12 purpleheart snare came to be.

In this episode, world-renown drummer/composer/producer/educator Billy Martin offers techniques, tips, and tactics for becoming a more creative artist.