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January 09, 2024451 - Ulysses Owens Jr.: His New Jazz Drumming Course on Drumeo, Jazz Representation on Social Media
In this episode, Ulysses talks about:
Relocating back to his homestate of Florida after 20 years in New York
How he moved from his gospel roots to jazz as a teenager, and the commonalities and differences between the two
His Drumeo video playing Nirvana's "In Bloom"
His jazz drumming video on Drumeo unpacking the nuts and bolts of jazz drumming
The various misrepresentations of jazz drumming
His philosophy for learning jazz drumming, and why he believes it's best to start at the beginning of its history and move forward in time
The most essential skill in jazz drumming - "making the ride cymbal dance"
Subtlety and stealth in big band drumming
Representation in drum media

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1 hr 16 min
January 04, 2024450 - Dan Shinder: Drum Talk TV, The Challenges of Content Creating, Upcoming “Brilliance” Platform
In 2013, Dan Shinder started Drum Talk TV, an online experience that has brought drummers, musicians, and music lovers together.
Drum Talk TV is an online show showcasing insightful interviews in the world of drumming. These unique interviews from all over the drumming world feature all genres and cultures. They talk with live and session masters, legends, educators, hidden gems, prodigies, drum heroes, fitness experts, techs, producers, manufacturers, and more. Drum Talk TV also provides a series called "Perspectives" where they talk with other musicians ABOUT the drummers they work with.
In this episode, Dan talks about:
   The challenges of content creating
   Building a support team
   The origins of Drum Talk TV
   "Hidden Gems” - Showcasing relatively unknown players
   Dan’s interview style
   Producing documentaries
   Upcoming “Brilliance” platform

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1 hr 43 min
December 21, 2023449 - Davide DiRenzo: What "Presence" Really Means, Opting Out of Social Media, Reconnecting with Toronto,
Davide DiRenzo is one of the most versatile and in-demand drummers in Canada, with an equally strong profile in the jazz, rock, pop and R&B scenes coast-to-coast and beyond. With years of studio experience under his belt working with some of the world’s top artists, Davide is now also working as a producer out of his home studio (Studio 86) in Toronto, Ontario. From there, he also records and sends drum tracks to artists and producers all over the globe.
Davide has performed and recorded extensively around the world with a wide range of artists including two time Grammy award-winning Cassandra Wilson. Other acts he’s performed and recorded with include Chaka Khan, Mariah Carey, Holly Cole, Feist, Kevin Breit, and just recently recorded and co-wrote three songs on Molly Johnson’s new album, “Meaning To Tell You” where he had the pleasure of working with multi grammy award-winning and internationally celebrated producer/musician, Larry Klein.
He has won six Juno awards to date, including two in 2007: one as a member of jackSoul (Best R&B Recording) and one as a band member with Tomi Swick (Best New Artist). He also received a National Jazz Award nomination the same year for Jazz Drummer of the Year.
In this episode, Davide talks about:
Making professional and personal choices based on knowing “where you’re at”
Thinking of time as your most precious resource
Why he has opted out of social media since its inception
Being present in relationships and in music, and how they’re the same
Reconnecting with Toronto music and musicians, especially the club/bar scene
Making yourself available to connect with audience members

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1 hr 29 min
December 14, 2023448 - Ra Kalam Bob Moses: Getting Beyond Your Tendencies and Patterns, His Documentary, Reconciling His Own Legacy
Ra Kalam Bob Moses spent his youth growing up in New York City and living in the same building as Art Blakey, Max Roach, Abbey Lincoln, Elvin Jones, Rahsaan Roland Kirk. This early experience had a profound effect on this young musician. Ra Kalam would go on to work with jazz luminaries such as Gary Burton, Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow, Jack DeJohnette, Tisziji Muñoz and many others.
He was also a member of the group The Free Spirits in the 1960’s, considered one of the first Jazz rock bands ever.
Many were introduced to Ra Kalam’s drumming by way of Pat Metheny‘s very first solo record Bright Size Life in 1976 with Jaco Pastorius on bass.
Ra Kalam is also a composer and leader on many recorded projects, going back decades.
In this episode, Ra Kalam talks about:
   His thoughts on the documentary being made about him
   Growing up in the same building as Art Blakey, Max Roach, Abbey Lincoln, Elvin Jones, Rahsaan Roland Kirk in New York
   Getting beyond your tendencies and patterns
   His relationship with teacher and musical collaborator, Tisziji Muñoz
   The origin of his name “Ra Kalam”
   Reconciling his own legacy
   Upcoming recordings

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1 hr 30 min
December 07, 2023 447 - Terence Clark: Playing with Keith Urban, His New Improvised Duets Project, Staying Rooted in Memphis
Terence F. Clark is a Memphis based drummer, producer, composer, artist and overall creative. He has played with a huge variety of artists from different regions and genres, Keith Urban being the most recent. Known for his impeccable and soulful performances, professionalism and discipline of craft, Terence has traveled the world building relationships with and through music. As Terence finds inspiration in his travels and engaging other cultures, he always lends inspiration with his unique brand of performance, solid groove, creativity, musical knowledge and excellence. It's always been more than “just about the music”, for Terence; it's about serving the artist, creating the very best and discovering a community of artists with which to learn from and create with along the way.

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1 hr 19 min
November 30, 2023446 - Caleb Crosby: Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, Capturing the Moment in the Studio, Building a Record Label
Originally from a small town in Kentucky, Caleb Crosby moved to Nashville to study music at the Belmont University. In a short amount of time, Caleb met a young Tyler Bryant, and they form what’s now known as Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown. The group has released an impressive one body of work since they began recording around 2011. There’re touring credits include opening and being direct support for groups like AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Jeff, Beck, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Caleb splits his time between the band, their new record label, freelance drumming and raising a young family.
Just recently, Caleb was the drummer with Dolly Parton during her halftime show at a Dallas NFL game.
In this episode, Caleb talks about
   Capturing the moment in the studio
   The power of positive energy
   Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown
   Being in a band and freelancing
   Playing with Dolly Parton
   Building a record label
   Creating parts in the studio
   Family

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1 hr 39 min
November 16, 2023445 - Adam Deitch: His New Quartet Record, His 20-year Connection with John Scofield, Lettuce's New Live Approach, The Denver Scene
Adam Deitch is the centerpiece of the instrumental funk juggernaut Lettuce, and is also a beatmaker, producer, and sideman for a wide range of projects. On the heels of Lettuce’s latest release entitled Unify from 2022, Adam is out with “Roll The Tape” a new record featuring his own quartet and special guest John Scofield. He also operates the Deitch Academy, an online drumming course.
In this episode, Adam talks about:
His new quartet record and the soul jazz icons it harkens back to
The value of using professionals to record, mix, and master, as opposed to DIY
Including solo drumming and brushwork on the record
The influence and mentorship of John Scofield
How IEMs have made for a more connected and intimate live experience
Why he calls Denver home, and a snapshot of the scene there

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1 hr 9 min
November 09, 2023444 - Brandon Green: Drum Mechanics, Combining Fitness and Drumming, Exercises that Specifically Benefits Drumming
Brandon Green is a biomechanics specialist, fitness educator, gym owner and drummer. Brandon’s online presence, often recognized as “Drum mechanics”, explores educational biomechanics perspective on fitness, drums and life.
In this episode, Brandon talks about:
   Combining his passions of fitness and drumming
   Future plans for more online educational content
   Seat hight the works for you and your body type
   Exercises that specifically benefits drumming
   Active stretching vs passive stretching
   Defining post-activation potentiation (PAP) and its benefits

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59 min
November 02, 2023443 - Pepe Jimenez: Coming to Vegas from Puerto Rico, Playing with Lady Gaga and The Raiders Band
Jose “Pepe” Jimenez has played drums professionally since the age of 16 and is known for his versatility in different musical styles. He’s product of the Escuela Libre De Musica (Puerto Rico Performing Arts School), Musicians Institute and the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music. Pepe has played with Lady Gaga, Santana, Giovanni Hidalgo, Jerry Gonzales, Mark Anthony, and The Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra to name a few. Recordings include Ricardo Arjona, Olga Tanon, Armando Manzanero, Elvis Crespo, Ilan Chester, and Glenn Monroig among others. Since movingh to Las Vegas in 2002, he has worked in various production shows and bands including Storm, Mamma Mia, Cirque du Soleil Zumanity, Criss Angel Believe, The Lion King, Latin Grammys, Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns, Pop Evolution Orchestra and his solo project The Groove Culture.
In this episode, Pepe talks about:
Getting handpicked by Lady Gaga to be part of her Vegas orchestra, and what that show entails
How to make the click your friend
Playing with the Raiders Band - a different kind of stadium gig
The developing scene for jazz, Latin, and independent music in Vegas
Instilling good technical foundation in all his students
Defining his drum identity not by genre or style of playing, but his respect and love for the role

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1 hr 23 min
October 26, 2023442 - Paul Eckberg: Skills to Being a Great Sideman, Realities of the Music Business, Faith Guiding Life Decisions
Paul Eckberg has drummed for Owsley, Danielle Bradbery, Jana Kramer, Amy Grant, Jars of Clay, Whitney Duncan, Andrew Peterson, and many other Nashville-based artists. He spends most of his time recording in Nashville.

In this episode, Paul talks about:
   Growing up in Minneapolis MN
   The realities of the music business
   Human interaction, not “networking”
   Skills to being a great sideman
   Having a strong count-off game
   Life decisions being informed by his faith

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1 hr 55 min

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