This week, I had the opportunity to interview the amazing drummer Robert Boone

Robert Boone is the drummer for The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra. In addition, he has performed with leading artists such as Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tyrone Jackson, Rodney Jordan, Eric Reed, Leon Anderson, Ron McCurdy, Scotty Barnhart, Veronica Swift, and Marcus Roberts at venues throughout Atlanta, New York, and the world.

Boone grew up in Augusta, Georgia and attended Kennesaw State University and Florida State University where he won numerous honors and awards. In addition to maintaining a busy touring schedule with the Basie band and others, he teaches in the jazz department at Georgia State University.