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1. E20 - Kayvon Gordon

   13 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 29 min

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   Kayvon Gordon is a drummer from Detroit who's now based in New York. You might know him from Sullivan Fortner's trio with bassist Tyrone Allen. Their first studio album together, Leave That In There, came out in August. Kayvon and Tyrone are also the rhythm section on two of Nicole Glover's albums that I love and are also on saxophonist Kazemde George's trio album, Ocean Passage. We talk about those and some other great recordings he's on.

   Kayvon has also been busy under his own name. Back in July, he put out a solo drum set record called type shit, and his newest album, blood memory, came out in September. It wasn't out yet when we recorded, but we talk about it, and you can find it now (link below).

   I had a lot of fun talking to him. Hope you enjoy!

   Instagram
   https://www.instagram.com/kayvon.gordon

   Kayvon Gordon - type shit
   https://kayvongordon.bandcamp.com/album/type-shit

   Kayvon Gordon - blood memory
   https://kayvongordon.bandcamp.com/album/blood-memory

   Full show notes and links:
   https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-e20-kayvon-gordon

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   The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.

   Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

2. E19 - Kai Craig

   10 juni 2026 · 1 uur 48 min

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   Recorded May 2026 Lees meer

   Kai is a drummer from the UK who first caught my attention through a series of studio clips and an interview with Greg Hutchinson, who has been his teacher, mentor, and then produced Kai’s album, “A Time Once Forgotten”.

   Kai is not only a fantastic player, he’s very insightful and I think you’ll get a lot from this conversation.

   Instagram

   https://www.instagram.com/kaiicraig

   Website

   https://kaicraig.com

   Kai Craig - A Time Once Forgotten

   https://kaicraig-whirlwind.bandcamp.com/album/a-time-once-forgotten

   Kai Craig and Greg Hutchinson

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prbd7xqoSHY

   Sean Payne - Long Story Short

   https://seanpayne.bandcamp.com/album/long-story-short

   Interview on Four on the Floor

   https://jonmccaslinjazzdrummer.blogspot.com/2025/09/kai-craig-time-once-forgotten.html

   Kai's Zildjian video

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnxZGy5mGjg

   Branford Marsalis documentary

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNJmyy8IqNo

   Brice Wassy - Rythmes du Cameroun

   https://amzn.to/4ulc4wV

   The song featured in this episode is Namesake off of Kai's album.

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   The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.

   Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

3. E18 - Steven Crammer

   14 april 2026 · 1 uur 37 min

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   Steven Crammer is a drummer based in Brooklyn, NY. His uniquely flexible musicianship has led to a rising stature on the jazz scene, since moving to NYC in 2018. Steven has released two albums, both with co-led projects. His debut album 'Nortonk' was released on Biophilia Records in 2021. The album received praise in multiple publications including Pop Matters, Jazz Trail, Jazzwise, and All About Jazz. In November 2025, his piano trio ‘Prawntail’ released their first record on Endectomorph Music.

   He is also a highly active sideman, having performed and/or recorded with a broad range of artists including Max Light, Cecil Alexander, Brian Krock, Matt Pavolka, Chris McCarthy, and many more. You can catch Steven regularly playing in NYC in a wide variety of settings as well as on tour across the US, Canada, and Europe.

   Website: stevencrammer.com

   Instagram: instagram.com/stevencrammer

   Prawntail - Bandcamp

   Nortonk - Bandcamp

   Nortonk - Album release performance

   Nortonk - Drum solo on Cherry

   Drummers

   Ted Poor

   Gerald Cleaver

   Craig Taborn - Chants

   Books

   Ritmica - Portuguese Brazilian drum book

   Dan Weiss video courses

   John Riley's drum books

   Albums

   Clifford Jarvis with Barry Harris

   Wilbur Ware - Super Bass (with Ed Blackwell)

   Jaki Byard - The Last from Lennie's (with Alan Dawson)

   Ornette Coleman - This is Our Music

   Charlie Parker - One Night in Birdland

   Andrew Cyrille instructional VHS (clip) - Please reach out if you have a copy of the whole video.

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   The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.

   Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

4. E17 - Eliza Salem

   4 maart 2026 · 1 uur 27 min

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   Eliza Salem is a drummer, composer, and educator living in New York.

   Since Eliza’s career is still relatively young, I thought it would a good time to dive into her upbringing, time in college, and what it’s been like building a career and community in New York.

   Hope you enjoy this interview with drummer Eliza Salem!

   Website: https://elizasalem.com/

   Instagram: @sickwormfacts

   Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
   https://bkcm.org/profile/eliza-salem/

   Wilcoxon - All American Drummer
   https://amzn.to/4rKnLN9

   Wilcoxon - Rudimental Swing Solos
   https://amzn.to/4b4AS4E

   Marta Sanchez live at Bop Stop
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRqDwJWNWEk

   Next Jazz Legacy program
   https://newmusicusa.org/program/next-jazz-legacy/

   Careful in the Sun - Soft Alarm
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBW6P5euuZA

   Nicole McCabe - Color Theory
   https://nicolemccabe.bandcamp.com/album/color-theory

   Rick Roe - Monk’s Modern Music
   https://www.roejazz.com/product-page/rick-roe-monk-s-modern-music-cd

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   The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.

   Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

5. E16 - Charles Goold

   6 januari 2026 · 1 uur 24 min

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   Recorded December 2025 Lees meer

   Charles is a drummer from New York who started gigging at just 11 years old.

   We cover what it was like growing up on the bandstand, his time with Billy Drummond and Kenny Washington at Juilliard, studying with the incredible Marvin “Bugalu” Smith, and a lot more.

   Despite being relatively young, Charles has an incredible amount of experience and drops a lot of knowledge in this episode.

   https://www.charlesgooldmusic.com

   https://www.instagram.com/chuckgeezy

   https://charlesgoold.bandcamp.com

   Full show notes and links:
   https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-e16-charles-goold

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   The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.

   Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

6. E15 - Steve Smith

   3 september 2025 · 1 uur 26 min

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   For most of us, Steve Smith needs no introduction. He’s simply one of the most influential drummers of our time. Lees meer

   He was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame for his work with Journey

   He’s also considered one of the top jazz and fusion drummers

   He’s led his own group Vital information for more than 40 years

   On top of all that he’s produced some of the best educational books and videos for drummers - I’m currently obsessed with the brush video he did with Adam Nussbaum where they sit down with Billy Hart, Eddie Locke, Joe Morello, Charlie Persip and Ben Riley who demonstrate their technique. It’s incredible.

   Anyway, it’s a huge deal that I got to talk to Steve. I’ve been a fan since I was a teenager.

   Before we get going I want to give a big thanks to friend of the show Scott Amendola for connecting us. And of course, I have to thank Steve for being so generous with his time.

   https://www.vitalinformation.com/

   https://www.instagram.com/stevesmithdrums/

   https://www.youtube.com/stevesmithchannel

   The music included with this episode is Sumo by Vital Information.

   Full show notes and links:
   https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-e15-steve-smith

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   The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.

   Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

7. E14 - Ron Tierno

   30 juli 2025 · 1 uur 11 min

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   Ron Tierno's name first came up in my interview with Hank Allen-Barfield, who mentioned studying The Melodic Snare Drummer—a book by Ron—while working with Billy Drummond at Juilliard.

   Ron has spent his entire career based in New York, where he did some recording and worked extensively as a Broadway musician. He played on the first national tour of CATS and later joined the show's long-running Broadway production.

   These days, Ron teaches out of Good Hands Drum Shop in Manhattan and continues to take on some freelance gigs. For the past decade, he’s also performed in holiday concerts with the Boston Pops. While he still enjoys playing, Ron now primarily identifies as a Broadway veteran and educator, drawing on his decades of experience.

   https://www.rontierno.com

   Ron's Broadway Drumming 101 interview

   Ron's Books

   The Melodic Snare Drummer

   The Hip-Hop Snare Drummer

   The Swingin' Snare Drummer

   Good Hands Drum Shop in New York City

   https://goodhandsdrumshop.com

   Other Links

   Andy Lalino – Sit In And Play Along On Drums

   Jim Chapin – Profile Of A Jazz Drummer: Skin Tight

   Music Minus One – For Drummers Only

   The Sons of Champlin - Follow Your Heart

   The music included with this episode is The Old Man by Frank Weber.

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   The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.

   Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

8. E13 - Mark Ferber

   25 juni 2025 · 1 uur 19 min

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   Drummer Mark Ferber appears on more than 200 recordings and remains active with several ongoing projects, including ECM artist Ralph Alessi’s This Against That, the Marc Copland Quartet, the Brad Shepik Organ Trio, and the Grammy-nominated big band and nonet led by his twin brother, Alan Ferber.

   He maintains a full schedule, performing regularly in jazz clubs and recording studios across Los Angeles and New York, as well as touring internationally. His past collaborations include tours and recordings with a wide range of artists such as Lee Konitz, Gary Peacock, Jonathan Kreisberg, John O’Gallagher, Don Byron, Fred Hersch, Tony Malaby, Anna Webber, Mark Helias, Pete McCann, Matt Pavolka, Michael Attias, and Billy Childs, and many others.

   In addition to his work as a player, Mark also teaches at Cal State Fresno and in the Masters program at Musicians Institute in Hollywood.

   https://www.markferber.com

   Elvin Jones - Different Drummer
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igdN9kFCM-s

   Charlie Parker Omnibook
   https://amzn.to/4eiNDtu

   Dave Weckl - Contemporary Drummer + One
   https://amzn.to/3TCREPY

   Mark Ferber - Anemone
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK15bQ6gGK8

   Spotify Playlist
   https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Qr8yzWpyj5aSGyUyWnkcT?si=c4fd160435ad45f1

   The music included with this episode is the song Spinning Things by Marc Copland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxOK8dXrPXw

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   The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.

   Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

9. E12 - Hank Allen-Barfield

   13 maart 2025 · 1 uur 9 min

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   Hank Allen-Barfield is a young drummer living in New York City who recently graduated from Juilliard.

   In college Hank has studied with people like Kenny Washington, Billy Drummond, Paul Wells, and Joe Farnsworth. You can catch Hank playing regularly in New York City or out on the road with Stella Cole.

   https://hankallenbarfield.com
   https://www.instagram.com/hankallenbarfield

   Stella Cole Tour Dates
   https://www.stellacole.net

   Nica's Dream at Emmet's Place
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB7yhEZ7ccg

   Love Walked In at Emmet's Place
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hux2KoN0x74

   Tim Metz
   https://www.timmetz.com

   The Melodic Snare Drummer by Ron Tierno
   https://www.rontierno.com/publications

   Billy Drummond interview
   https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-s1-e3-billy-drummond

   George Fludas interview
   https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-s1-e4-george-fludas/

   The music featured in this episode is from Hank's appearance at Emmet's Place.

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   The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.

   Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

10. E11 - Scott Amendola

    19 februari 2025 · 1 uur 22 min

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    Scott Amendola is a drummer who grew up on the east coast and made his way to the Bay Area after his time at Berklee in Boston. With a career spanning more than three decades, he’s an ambitious composer, bandleader, electronics explorer, first-call accompanist, and educator.

    As a sideman, Scott has performed and recorded with people like Bill Frisell, Regina Carter, John Zorn, Mike Patton, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Laurie Anderson, and many others.

    With his own projects, some of his closest musical associates include guitarists Charlie Hunter, Nels Cline, and Jeff Parker, Hammond B-3 organist Wil Blades, violinist Jenny Scheinman, saxophonist Phillip Greenlief, clarinetist Ben Goldberg, bassists Trevor Dunn, and Todd Sickafoose.

    https://scottamendola.com
    https://www.instagram.com/scottamendola

    The music featured in this episode is from the song Skip a Stop from the SticklerPhonics album Technicolor Ghost Parade.

    Full show notes available at https://practicingdrummer.com/podcast-e11-scott-amendola/

    SticklerPhonics at Bird & Beckett
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oLpfEJ8MwI

    Fade to Orange (orchestral project)
    https://scottamendolamusic.bandcamp.com/album/fade-to-orange-feat-nels-cline-trevor-dunn

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd1kkv7pyBo

    Pete Engelhart Sapo Bell
    http://www.peteengelhartmetalpercussion.com/sapo.html

    Red Panda pedals
    https://www.redpandalab.com/

    Drolo pedals
    https://drolofx.com/

    ZT guitar amps
    https://www.ztamplifiers.com/

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    The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.

    Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.

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