Guggenheim Fellowship recipient and nine-time Grammy Winner, Jeff 'Tain' Watts has worked with Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Michael Brecker and the Mingus Big band, as well as a three year stint as the drummer on The Tonight Show. Jeff joins Michael Vosbein and Adam Nussbaum for a deep dive into his life in music.Support the show:www.patreon.com/drummernationhttps://buymeacoffee.com/mivouhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_%22Tain%22_Wattshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Nussbaumhttp://www.michaelvosbein.com

Three great Bill Evans Drummers examine working with Evans and how his piano trio style helped reshape modern music. Vosbein and cohost Adam Nussbaum are joined by Joe Labarbera, Eliot Zigmund and Ed Soph.Hostshttp://www.michaelvosbein.comwww.adamnussbaum.com Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@DrummerNationNow/videosInstagram https://www.instagram.com/drummernationmedia/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/drummernationclub/Spotify https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/drummernation/Xhttps://x.com/drummer_nationAll Major podcast platformsSupport:patreon.com/drummernationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mivoU

Bassist, composer, arranger, educator John Clayton brings us up to date on losing his home in the Alta Dena fires. Discussion quickly turns to music. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Michael Vosbein and cohost Adam Nussbaum are joined by Billy Drummond and Kenny Washington in a loving tribute to the great Aloysius Tyrone Foster.

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Possibly the most recorded drummer ever, JR, along with his former teacher Ed Soph, delivers a wealth of helpful information for all drummers. Michael is also joined by cohost, Adam Nussbaum. Zero edits in this one, by the way. https://www.johnjrrobinson.comhttps://www.adamnussbaum.nethttp://www.michaelvosbein.comYoutube   / @drummernationnow  Instagram   / drummernationmedia  Facebook  / drummernationclub  Spotify https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof...Xhttps://x.com/drummer_nationAll Major podcast platformsSupport:patreon.com/drummernationhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/mivoUGear list:Logitech Brio 4k CamerasPro Master 380 lightsNeewer Softboxes ADJ Mega Par Profile PlusADJ DBX Light controllerHeil PR40 MicrophoneAudio Technica BPHSI Broadcast Stereo headset MicRodecaster Pro 2 audio production studioYamaha MG10XU usb MixerLewitt Beatkit Pro drum micsShure SE215 budsSennheiser HD280 Pro HeadphonesRolls micc switchMackie Big Knob monitor controllerXVIVE U3 wireless Mic systemGretsch 120 Round Badge reissue kitSabian Crescent Series cymbals Yamaha DTX 9000 electronic kitApple M4 Mac miniBFD software drum engine Cubase DAWECAMM Live Final Cut ProStream Deck

Journeyman, Steve Smith updates us on his new release and tour with Vital Information, and an upcoming Sonor anniversary celebration. Michael Vosbein is joined by cohost, Adam Nussbaum.https://www.vitalinformation.comhttps://adamnussbaum.comhttp://www.michaelvosbein.com/https://drummernation.com

A candid discussion with Vinnie Colaiuta. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Includes a tribute to Roy Haynes and a holiday gift list for drummers. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Jeff Hamilton, Joe LaBarbera and Ed Soph on three great early Herman drummers - Davey Tough, Don Lamond, and Jake Hanna. Lots of fun personal anecdotes.

Four drummers talking about jazz music and jazz drumming, unscripted and improvised. Vosbein is joined by artist/educators Adam Nussbaum, Ed Soph, and Harold Jones as they examine the work of Grady Tate and Joe Chambers.

Four drummers talking about jazz music and jazz drumming, unscripted and improvised. Vosbein is joined by artist/educators Adam Nussbaum, Ed Soph, and Billy Drummond as they examine the work of two under-appreciated drummers, Ed Blackwell and Al Harewood. More with Billy Drummond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1osi6IZ84I&list=FL2oQweHFiflFyNDInpN9PJw&index=25

Billy is a highly respected veteran musician and educator. He juggles a busy touring schedule with his duties as Professor of Jazz Drums at the Juilliard School of Music and NYU in New York, and giving private tuition and masterclasses all over the world. Billy Drummond has taught some of the current generation’s best young drummers. Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

Chester takes us through his early years in Baltimore, his auditions for Frank Zappa and Weather Report, his embrace of bigger kits, technology, and his subsequent move to Nashville, where he remains a vital presence in the music scene. Adam Nussbaum cohosts. https://chesterthompson.com http://www.adamnussbaum.net https://drummernation.com/

Drumeo's Kyle Radomsky Talks Shop

April Samuels harnesses the power of drumming in the fight against breast cancer.

Michael and Adam discuss why so many jazz bands are led by drummers. Includes over forty artists and key recordings.

Is it time for you to record your own album? How? Adam Nussbaum cohosts.

In this insightful session from the 2024 Chicago Drum Show, Michael Vosbein and Rob Cook share their extensive knowledge of the cymbal industry. Michael talks about his career in the cymbal world, detailing his experiences with Bosphorus Cymbals and the creation of Crescent Cymbals. Rob provides historical context and touches on the intricacies of cymbal manufacturing, from the Turkish origins to modern-day production challenges.

Michael Vosbein interviews 2 industry veterans, Ringo Starr's drum curator, and three owners of new boutique percussion companies.

Michael and Adam reflect on their weekend in Chicago.

Billy Cobham 80th birthday reel with video from Peter Erskine, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, Todd Sucherman, Chad Wackerman, Rob Wallis