Recorded June 2025Drummer 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.comElvin Jones - Different Drummerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igdN9kFCM-sCharlie Parker Omnibookhttps://amzn.to/4eiNDtuDave Weckl - Contemporary Drummer + Onehttps://amzn.to/3TCREPYMark Ferber - Anemonehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK15bQ6gGK8Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Qr8yzWpyj5aSGyUyWnkcT?si=c4fd160435ad45f1The music included with this episode is the song Spinning Things by Marc Copland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxOK8dXrPXwPracticing Drummerpracticingdrummer.comInstagramYouTubeFacebookThe 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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E12 - Hank Allen-Barfield
Recorded February 2025Hank 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.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hankallenbarfieldStella Cole Tour Dateshttps://www.stellacole.netNica's Dream at Emmet's Placehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB7yhEZ7ccgLove Walked In at Emmet's Placehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hux2KoN0x74Tim Metzhttps://www.timmetz.comThe Melodic Snare Drummer by Ron Tiernohttps://www.rontierno.com/publicationsBilly Drummond interviewhttps://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-s1-e3-billy-drummondGeorge Fludas interviewhttps://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-s1-e4-george-fludas/The music featured in this episode is from Hank's appearance at Emmet's Place.Practicing Drummerpracticingdrummer.comInstagramYouTubeFacebookThe 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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E11 - Scott Amendola
Recorded January 2025Scott 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.comhttps://www.instagram.com/scottamendolaThe 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 & Becketthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oLpfEJ8MwIFade to Orange (orchestral project)https://scottamendolamusic.bandcamp.com/album/fade-to-orange-feat-nels-cline-trevor-dunnhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd1kkv7pyBoPete Engelhart Sapo Bellhttp://www.peteengelhartmetalpercussion.com/sapo.htmlRed Panda pedalshttps://www.redpandalab.com/Drolo pedalshttps://drolofx.com/ZT guitar ampshttps://www.ztamplifiers.com/Practicing Drummerpracticingdrummer.comInstagramYouTubeFacebookThe 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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E10 - Joe Dyson
Recorded November 2024Joe Dyson is a drummer from New Orleans who now lives in New York City. His album Look Within has been out for a few years and he hinted at a new solo project and another Bridge Trio album coming in 2025. Joe has worked with Pat Metheny, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Donald Harrison, Nicholas Payton, Joel Ross, David Weiss, Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott), and many others.Linkshttps://www.joedyson.com/https://www.instagram.com/joe_dyson/https://joedyson.bandcamp.com/album/look-withinQarkabeb - Moroccan hand cymbalshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHQL0js9pSwRoland SPDhttps://www.roland.com/us/categories/drums_percussion/percussion/Pearl DjemBasshttps://www.steveweissmusic.com/product/pearl-djembass/world-percussion-hardwareCecile McLorin Salvanthttps://www.cecilemclorinsalvant.com/Sullivan Fortnerhttps://www.sullivanfortnermusic.com/Joel Rosshttps://www.iplayvibes.com/Donald Harrisonhttps://donaldharrison.comImmanuel Wilkinshttps://www.immanuelwilkins.com/Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott)https://www.chiefadjuah.com/Bridge Triohttps://thebridgetrio.com/The music featured in this episode is from the song Fleeting Faith his album Look Within.Practicing Drummerpracticingdrummer.comInstagramYouTubeFacebookThe 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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E9 - Jeremy Dutton
Recorded June 2024Jeremy Dutton is drummer from Houston who now lives in New York City. He was featured in Modern Drummer magazine last year and his first album as a leader, Anyone is Better Than Here, has been out for almost exactly a year. Aside from his solo projects, he plays regularly with Joel Ross, Vijay Iyer, James Francies, and many other great artists.Links:imjeremydutton.comInstagramJeremy Dutton @ stephan's basementJeremy Dutton x Cycle Studios: Solo SessionsJames Francies - LevitateJames Francies - My Favorite ThingsThe music featured in this episode is the song Waves from his album Anyone is Better Than Here.Practicing Drummerpracticingdrummer.comInstagramYouTubeFacebookThe 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.
An interview podcast about drums and drumming with a focus on jazz drummers. A few of the featured guests have been Billy Drummond, George Fludas, Jeremy Dutton, and Dan Weiss. About one episode every month or so. Connect with the show on Instagram @practicingdrummer
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