https://www.ericnovod.com/new-album daily 0.75 2020-04-10 https://www.ericnovod.com/home daily 1.0 2024-05-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590116534265-CGG1J55I3XWRFBISHX20/stripes.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590111418351-EMYM5G1QRUC0RAFTQQ7C/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-21%2Bat%2B9.33.58%2BPM.jpg Home Photo by Paul La Raia, courtesy of Modern Drummer Magazine (www.moderndrummer.com) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590114253153-YGTR3FL2YR0JPZ1MAMJ0/Carnegie.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1592096510389-RUXRMYBLVJMNG5SP5Y9A/topsters2+%281%29.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1592065914556-O7PUVGS68EALIWBDLG8A/elvin.jpg Home - The Groove Index #014: Elvin Jones Legendary jazz drummer and bandleader. Born in Pontiac, MI on September 9, 1927 and died in Englewood, NJ on May 18, 2004. Jones in 20 words or less: Fire, intensity, passion, power, and finesse - all at once. His triplet vocabulary and emotional interaction transformed jazz drumming forever. Playlist features classic tracks from: J.J. Johnson, Tommy Flanagan, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Grant Green, Larry Young, Elvin Jones, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590260098330-VC3B467S41YVGH66A05F/JamesGadson13.jpg Home - The Groove Index #003: James Gadson Funk/soul session drummer from Kansas City, MO. Born on June 17, 1939, and currently active as a session musician. Gadson in 20 words or less: King of the sixteenth note hi-hat groove (and so much more). Refined, dynamic, joyful, effortless. And still thriving! Playlist features classic tracks from: Charles Wright, Dyke and the Blazers, Bill Withers, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Gloria Gaynor, Herbie Hancock, Beck, Amos Lee, D’Angelo, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590277192424-Y1TYUHGD1M6E123FBYGA/roy%2Bhaynes.jpg Home - The Groove Index #002: Roy Haynes Legendary jazz drummer and bandleader from Boston, MA. Born on March 13, 1925, and occasionally active as a performer (at age 95!) . Haynes in 20 words or less: Interactive, energetic, propulsive, hip. His signature “snap crackle” vocabulary (developed early on) is literally heard throughout the history of jazz. Playlist features classic tracks from: Lester Young, Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Sarah Vaughan, Thelonious Monk, Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1626886206494-ROKI6NX8T1Q6RKVI764C/roger+hawkins.jpg Home - The Groove Index #025: Roger Hawkins Longtime session drummer in the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Born in Mishawaka, IN on October 16, 1945 and died in Sheffield, AL on May 20, 2021. Hawkins in 20 words or less: One of the great unsung pocket drummers. Stylistic chameleon. Simple grooves with gospel twists, and classic (and often copied) fills. Playlist features classic tracks from: Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, Clarence Carter, The Staples Singers, Paul Simon, Bob Seger, Eric Clapton, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590378592011-0QGFQP39AG5U9SU1804H/josh+freese.jpg Home - The Groove Index #009: Josh Freese California-based session drummer, live performer, and band-member. Born in Orlando, FL on December 25, 1972, and currently active as a session/live drummer. Freese in 20 words or less: Plays metal, punk, rock, and pop with equal commitment to energy, clarity, and virtuosity. The rock sound of the ‘90s/2000s. Playlist features classic tracks from: The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Good Charlotte, The Offspring, The Replacements, Nine Inch Nails, Michael Buble, DEVO, Sting, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1599397966806-WQUR6UPLBYRFYBOGFD7H/pete+thomas+2.jpg Home - The Groove Index #021: Pete Thomas British rock/pop session drummer and long-time member of Elvis Costello and the Attractions/Imposters. Born in Hillsborough, England on August 9, 1954, and currently active as a performer and session musician. Thomas in 20 words or less: Lyrical, melodic part writing at its finest. High energy, propulsive, and dynamic. Consistently in-demand, highly influential, and seriously underrated. Playlist features classic tracks from: Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Nick Lowe, Johnny Cash, Los Lobos, Squeeze, Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Elliott Smith, Lucinda Williams, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1610500766665-ZW3XIA7YM7AO8GUCZU66/CarlosVega.jpg Home - The Groove Index #023: Carlos Vega Beloved LA rock/pop/fusion session drummer. Born in Cuba on December 7, 1956, and died in Los Angeles on April 7, 1998. Vega in 20 words or less: Vega’s groove construction was exceptional—EVERY drum/cymbal placement meant something to the song. Impeccable time feel, technique, and energy. Playlist features classic tracks from: James Taylor, Olivia Newton-John, Karizma, Curtis Mayfield, Laura Branigan, Chicago, Randy Newman, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590546019357-NUFSBUKNE2W3V8MY86T7/bellerose.jpg Home - The Groove Index #013: Jay Bellerose American roots studio drummer/percussionist and live performer. Born in Maine and currently active as a Los Angeles-based session drummer and performer. Bellerose in 20 words or less: Distinctive, organic, percussion-heavy approach to groove drumming. Master of building innovative parts that enhance the mood of the song. Playlist features classic tracks from: Paula Cole, Sam Phillips, Solomon Burke, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Joe Henry, Allen Toussaint, Ray LaMontagne, Gregg Allman, Bonnie Raitt, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590374291265-WMGLPD86IG6ANHZUX4W3/jeffporcaro_orig.jpeg Home - The Groove Index #006: Jeff Porcaro Beloved session drummer, live performer, and band-member. Born in South Windsor, CT on April 1, 1954 and died in West Hills, CA on August 5, 1992. Porcaro in 20 words or less: Everything all at once — creativity, energy, humor, technique, chops, precision, detail, melody, composition, groove. A legendary flash of a career. Playlist features classic tracks from: Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, Jackson Browne, Toto, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Randy Newman, Don Henley, Dire Straits, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1598202240852-M9ZEPNLC1EL8Q4L7FR58/purdie2011.jpg Home - The Groove Index #018: Bernard Purdie Legendary R&B/Soul/Pop session drummer, live performer, bandleader, educator, and author. Born in Elkton, MD on June 11, 1939, and currently active as a recording and performing artist. Purdie in 20 words or less: Infectious feel, snappy over-the-barline fills, striking dynamics, and of course, the legendary ‘Purdie Shuffle.’ Pure confidence and joy. Playlist features classic tracks from: James Brown, Nina Simone, Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, King Curtis, Roberta Flack, Hall and Oates, Hank Crawford, Steely Dan, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590277046569-BLNR7HENHMU95X70LMXQ/paul+motian.jpg Home - The Groove Index #004: Paul Motian Legendary jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader. Born in Philadelphia, PA on March 25, 1931 and died in Manhattan, NY on November 22, 2011. Motian in 20 words or less: Instinctive, dedicated-to-the-moment improviser with that deep, rolling, circular feel. Lyrical and free as a drummer and composer. Playlist features classic tracks from: Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, Paul Bley, Bill Frisell, Joe Lovano, Charlie Haden, Geri Allen, Lee Konitz, Paul Motian, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590377855479-4W9EAB06D3A8Z603DENP/steve+jordan.jpg Home - Groove Index #008: Steve Jordan Session drummer, live performer, and producer. Born in New York, NY on January 14, 1957 and currently active as a drummer/producer. Jordan in 20 words or less: The modern interpreter of the classic Rock’n’Roll/R&B grooves. Leading American soul music into the future. World-class tunings, legendary pocket. Playlist features classic tracks from: The Blues Brothers, The Brecker Brothers, John Scofield, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, Robben Ford, John Mayer, Robert Cray, The Verbs, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590546577607-4QAIA3ZOOREUDQX0DYEM/vinnie.jpg Home - The Groove Index #015: Vinnie Colaiuta LA-based session drummer and live performer. Born in Brownsville PA on February 5, 1956 and currently active as a studio and live drummer. Colaiuta in 20 words or less: Revolutionized pop drumset phrasing and pioneered polyrhythm as practical application. Frank Zappa: “VC on drums, vitamin pills, and rhythmic encyclopedia.” Playlist features classic tracks from: Frank Zappa, Joni Mitchell, Robben Ford, Allan Holdsworth, Sting, Chick Corea, Karizma, Randy Waldman, Jeff Beck, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590372326324-TG6MO5SGP3SD78MZUYTH/Screen+Shot+2020-05-24+at+10.03.38+PM.png Home - Groove Index #007: Tony Williams Legendary jazz drummer and bandleader. Born in Chicago, IL on December 12, 1945 and died in Daly City, CA on February 23, 1997. Williams in 20 words or less: Prodigious talent, instantly recognizable time feel, and approach to four-limb coordination that became the sound of modern jazz drumming. Playlist features classic tracks from: Herbie Hancock, Kenny Dorham, Miles Davis, Sam Rivers, Stan Getz, Sonny Rollins, and Tony Williams, among many others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1596717568435-JFVL8KND2RJ9HR1EUBPP/joe-morello-thumb.jpg Home - The Groove Index #016: Joe Morello Legendary east coast jazz drummer, educator, and author. Born in Springfield, MA on July 17, 1928, and died in Irvington, NJ on March 12, 2011. Morello in 20 words or less: Incomparable brush work, impeccable technique, flawless execution, and clearly clever ideas. Equally as influential as a drumming educator. Playlist features classic tracks from: Tal Farlow, Marian McPartland, Phil Woods, Art Pepper, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Gary Burton, Tony Bennett, Simon & Garfunkel, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1596989858915-KYSVRTYZLRGKEI7RNGIO/jackdejohnette550kjhper.jpg Home - The Groove Index #017: Jack DeJohnette Legendary jazz drummer, percussionist, pianist, and composer. Born in Chicago, IL on August 9, 1942, and currently active as a drummer and composer. DeJohnette in 20 words or less: Beautiful touch. Fast or slow, straight or swung, his adventurous, instinctual phrasing is a synthesis of jazz drumming history. Playlist features classic tracks from: Charles Lloyd, Joe Henderson, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, John Abercrombie, McCoy Tyner, Pat Metheny, The Keith Jarrett Trio, Michael Brecker, Jack DeJohnette, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1605137703744-GLYPNQG1A3P3ANYNAKB3/IMG_2257.jpg Home - The Groove Index #022: Billy Higgins Legendary jazz drummer and educator. Born in Los Angeles, CA on October 11, 1936, and died in Inglewood, CA on May 3, 2001. Higgins in 20 words or less: The quintessential straight/swung ride cymbal beat. Equally influential in free jazz, hard bop, and soul-jazz. Generous collaborator and educator. Playlist features classic tracks from: Ornette Coleman, Dexter Gordon, Lee Morgan, Donald Byrd, Clifford Jordan, Hank Mobley, Jackie McLean, Herbie Hancock, Cedar Walton, Charles Lloyd, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590256299826-RP67AIUCUTO05MLCAHWB/keltner_jim_1.jpg Home - The Groove Index #001: Jim Keltner LA-based session drummer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on April 27, 1942 and currently active as a drummer/producer. Keltner in 20 words or less: deepest pocket, expressive time feel, and the quirkiest, most distinctive groove/fill choices of the studio legends. The drummer’s drummer. Playlist features classic tracks from: John Lennon, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Ry Cooder, B.B. King, Harry Nilsson, Bill Withers, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton, Traveling Wilburys, Mavis Staples, Bill Frisell, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1599394533342-EG6NYYNUJWSIW56DBKH1/image-asset+blakey.jpeg Home - The Groove Index #019: Art Blakey Legendary jazz drummer and bandleader. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on October 11, 1919, and died in New York, NY on October 16, 1990. Blakey in 20 words or less: The ultimate hard bop bandleader/mentor. Renowned for his driving 2&4 pattern, press rolls, explosive solos, and definitive Afro-Cuban feel. Playlist features classic tracks from: Billy Eckstine, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, Hank Mobley, and Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590429683280-A9U4K9V05WZXQ5ZJSCO4/gadd1.jpg Home - The Groove Index #011: Steve Gadd Legendary session drummer, live performer, and bandleader. Born in Irondequoit, NY on April 9, 1945 and currently active as a session/live drummer. Gadd in 20 words or less: Natural brilliance. Legendary, instantly recognizable feel. Iconic solos and “Gadd-isms”. The gold standard in studio tracking and stadium gigging. Playlist features classic tracks from: George Benson, Paul Simon, Tom Scott, Chick Corea, Stuff, Al Di Meola, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, The Steve Gadd Band, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590434098722-8BLMI0AJSASDYUB8LUK4/Al_Foster_Quartet__2014_37.jpg Home - The Groove Index #012: Al Foster Legendary jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader. Born in Richmond, VA on January 18, 1943 and currently active as a performer. Foster in 20 words or less: Clean, logical, and melodic, with an infectiously consistent time feel whether straight or swung. Among the finest “storytelling” soloists. Playlist features classic tracks from: Blue Mitchell, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Chris Potter, Joe Lovano, and Al Foster, among many others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1599396759491-HDFPAKNRUVP0T5TIBVYA/Ferrone_Steve-Image4.jpg Home - The Groove Index #020: Steve Ferrone British rock/pop/funk/soul drummer and bandleader. Born in Brighton, England on April 25, 1950, and currently active as a performer and session musician. Ferrone in 20 words or less. Deep, commanding arena grooves with dynamic finesse. Authentic and influential beat-maker across many styles. Always creative with the hi-hats! Playlist features classic tracks from: Freddie King, Average White Band, Chaka Khan, Duran Duran, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590379195842-G6SYAMK4XHG5RC0EUBLL/original_squared_questlove.jpg Home - The Groove Index #010: Questlove Soul/R&B/Hip Hop drummer, producer, and band member. Born in Philadelphia, PA on January 20, 1971 and is currently active as a drummer/producer/writer/DJ/author/activist. Questlove in 20 words or less: Groundbreaker of the R&B/Hip Hop drum sound since 1990. Innovator, cultural icon, and walking encyclopedia of American grooves. Playlist features classic tracks from: The Roots, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Common, Jay-Z, Al Green, Booker T. Jones, Amy Winehouse, John Legend, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590369413558-WKAE7T9830LYZZF15TK8/31092e314840bb5371b2c11735210829.jpg Home - The Groove Index #005: Matt Chamberlain Session drummer from San Pedro, CA. Born on April 17, 1967, and currently active as a performer and studio drummer. Chamberlain in 20 words or less: Innovator of the modern studio drum track. King of the ghost-notes, simmering grooves, and perfectly-tuned snare drums. Playlist features classic tracks from: Critters Buggin, Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, The Wallflowers, Macy Gray, David Bowie, Elton John, John Mayer, Sara Bareilles, Bob Dylan, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1616530418415-3YMIYMC4J8PFGBFWGLBM/phillyjojonespersson550kjhe.jpg Home - The Groove Index #024: Philly Joe Jones Legendary hard-bop jazz drummer. Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 15, 1923, and died in Philadelphia on August 30, 1985. Philly Joe in 20 words or less: Defined ‘50s hard-bop/post-bop drumming with his R&B-infused feel, talkative left hand, fervent rudimental solos, and masterful brushwork. Playlist features classic tracks from: Joe Morris, Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Lee Morgan, Bud Powell, Hank Mobley, Bill Evans, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1592095797135-2RV4Q76FHHJ4BTUW7VXY/Screen+Shot+2020-06-13+at+8.49.38+PM.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1602336671275-PO27DMNMRC0HETTDXAOT/topsters2%2B%25281%2529%2Bcopy.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1695509052014-8TPVV6OFOCSRWNAVTR5J/IMG_1695.jpg Home https://www.ericnovod.com/about daily 0.75 2020-04-10 https://www.ericnovod.com/mixes daily 0.75 2020-04-10 https://www.ericnovod.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2023-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1595030973565-2OSF42KVDMCGFEV0Y9XW/tumblr_m52jaiOUK61r35t7r.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1595031160608-WNV3DV2CCKHK8N0ABN7Z/IMG_1695.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1595030985441-XBHB8XFZV7NONAJ8LI6E/eric+picture.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1595031173743-Z5SWUJ14UIMMHPSLZYK2/eric+a+and+j+studio.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1595031809810-ZM6A8K1XU2IYH9ZMO93O/IMG_0081.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1595031205435-552D2FVIIATNHRWDQ6X1/eric+photo+warped.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590875400274-DSJL93YX18LISJ1UUNBR/evans3.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590873191519-4POZXBHGQBK3MWDFI81J/paiste+trads%21%21.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590872799352-31651TJKAEWOUZXYIGXS/daddario-promark-drumsticks-hickory-bob-gatzen-wood-tip-1.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1590868193317-LNUNAPSIGSIHI6TUT95Y/ericnovod1.jpeg About - Click here for a recent interview: “Eric Novod, Head of Performing Arts, Adds New Notes to Dwight’s Rich Musical Score” April, 2020. Photo and interview courtesy of Dwight School https://www.ericnovod.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-07-17 https://www.ericnovod.com/the-groove-index-2 daily 0.75 2024-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/6a7ec3c7-e3aa-4ad9-bf6b-11a15b0de46f/arttaylor550kjt.jpeg The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #032: Art Taylor Well-respected American jazz drummer, bandleader, and author. Born in New York City on April 6, 1929, and died on February 6, 1995 in New York City. Spent many years in New York, and also lived/performed in Europe for 20 years. Taylor in 25 words or less: the complete drummer—famed, infectious ride cymbal feel, exciting solo ideas, underrated brush work, and a life-long student and teacher of jazz, evidenced by his 1977 book, Notes and Tones. Playlist features classic tracks from: Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Lee Morgan, Red Garland, John Coltrane, Gene Ammons, Jackie McLean, Dexter Gordon, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1633959122802-0Z3QV1E19O0UTJ87UL2A/maxroachxcd.jpg The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #026: Max Roach Legendary jazz drummer, bandleader, and civil rights activist. Born in North Carolina in 1924 and died in New York City in 2007, aged 83. Roach in 20 words or less: The pioneer of modern jazz phrasing, feel, orchestration, and improvisation on the jazz drumset. Storyteller… trendsetter… innovator… icon. Playlist features classic tracks from: Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Thelonious Monk, Clifford Brown, Herbie Nichols, Sonny Rollins, Duke Ellington, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1633961205943-WG4D2R0JXO8P2H8Z80AN/gettyimages-507931845-612x612+%281%29.jpg The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #028: Idris Muhammad Legendary yet unheralded jazz/boogaloo/R&B drummer and bandleader. Born (Leo Morris) in New Orleans on November 13, 1939 and died in Fort Lauderdale, FL on July 29, 2014, aged 74. Muhammad in 20 words or less: Deep, funky shuffles… New-Orleans swampy feel personified. Inventive use of space & backbeat in his jazz phrasing. Often-sampled boogaloo/funk pioneer. Playlist features classic tracks from: Fats Domino, Lou Donaldson, Grant Green, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Roberta Flack, Ahmad Jamal, John Scofield, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1e16279a-4897-4db1-a962-d8c3dfa57963/Screen+Shot+2024-08-17+at+12.03.39+AM.png The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #033: Ed Greene Prolific American session drummer, best known for being Barry White’s drummer of choice for decades. Originally from New York, working in California, and currently active in Nashville. Greene in 25 words or less: Mr. Underrated! Played on countless Barry White hits, but also loads of funk, rock, pop, & folk records. Clean, authoritative, on-the-beat feel with great propulsive grooves. Playlist features classic tracks from: The Mamas & The Papas, Barry White, Diana Ross, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, The Jacksons, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Cher, Tori Amos, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1592096510389-RUXRMYBLVJMNG5SP5Y9A/topsters2+%281%29.jpg The Groove Index - Page 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/58f0af16-2d65-4127-9056-9fd29a55f1e2/drummer-zigaboo-modeliste-Foundation-of-Funk_01.jpg The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #029: Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste New Orleans funky drummer, best known as a member of The Meters. Born in New Orleans on December 28, 1948, and currently active as a performer. Zigaboo in 20 words or less: The modernizer of the New Orleans second-line beat. Hard-hitting grooves with dynamics and finesse. Linear twists and syncopated turns. Playlist features classic tracks from: The Meters, Lee Dorsey, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Robert Palmer, The Neville Brothers, Harry Connick Jr., Trombone Shorty, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1633959850361-K1F9S3U5QM810XK6OUR2/Screen+Shot+2021-10-11+at+9.43.48+AM.png The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #027: John “JR” Robinson Famed session drummer from Creston, Iowa. Born on December 29, 1954, and currently active as a California-based performer and studio drummer. Robinson in 20 words or less: Modern Rock/Pop/R&B hit machine. Every groove (of thousands!) has a unique twist. Impeccable time, feel, and dynamic touch. Playlist features classic tracks from: Michael Jackson, Rufus & Chaka Khan, Lionel Richie, David Lee Roth, Steve Winwood, Daft Punk, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/419fd4ff-e893-4151-8b75-76e4e6025c24/jimgordon500.jpeg The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #031: Jim Gordon Renowned American session drummer, composer, and founding member of Derek and the Dominoes. Born on July 14, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, and died on March 13, 2023, in Vacaville, California. Gordon in 25 words or less: The heir apparent to Hal Blaine—masterfully smooth alignment of his hands and kick drum, inventive tom-based fill construction, and legendary hi-hat feel. Playlist features classic tracks from: The Everly Brothers, Ike & Tina Turner, Delaney and Bonnie, Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, Derek and the Dominoes, The Beach Boys, George Harrison, Traffic, Harry Nilsson, Carly Simon, Steely Dan, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/db09dec0-39f2-4de7-8692-d6d0be9e57e6/earl+3.jpeg The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #036: Earl Palmer Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Earl Palmer was born on October 25, 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and died on September 19, 2008 in Banning, California. Perhaps more than any other drummer, Palmer combined jazz, R&B, and New Orleans drumming to create the rock & roll style. Palmer in 25 words or less: Parade beat grooves to the drumset = changed the history of music. Deep, swampy swing, tight pocket, and refined, song-first composition. Playlist features classic tracks from: Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Little Richard, Art Neville, Sam Cooke, Ritchie Valens, Eddie Cochrane, The Byrds, The Monkeys, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/a09cbeb8-0dd6-427f-bd86-cc9f005b91d2/brian_blade_-_3.jpeg The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #030: Brian Blade Leading modern jazz/pop drummer, composer, bandleader. Born July 25, 1970 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Currently active as a session/touring musician and leader of The Brian Blade Fellowship. Blade in 25 words or less: “Brian places importance on rhythm and the kind of storytelling that takes you away from the technique of drums. […] He’s a painter.” - Wayne Shorter Playlist features classic tracks from: Kenny Garrett, Joshua Redman, Bob Dylan, Chris Potter, Wayne Shorter, Norah Jones, Chick Corea, Charles Lloyd, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/e43d3a2a-3527-4ea2-8951-763d3845c25b/carly+6.jpeg The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #034: Carlton Barrett Modern reggae drumming pioneer, best known for his long-standing collaboration with Bob Marley & The Wailers. Born in Kingston, Jamaica on December 17, 1950, and died in Kingston on April 17, 1987, aged 36. Barrett in 25 words or less: A groundbreaking original voice, dubbed “The Field Marshall” as he led reggae forward. Popularized the “one-drop” with propulsive improvisation and now-classic groove and fill vocabulary. Playlist features classic tracks from: Slim Smith, Harry J All Stars, Lee “Scratch” Perry, The Upsetters, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, The Heptones, Justin Hinds, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/a88dd221-b324-45db-b5ec-f31679e4c266/buddy+1.jpeg The Groove Index - Page 2 - The Groove Index #035: Buddy Rich Famed American jazz drummer and bandleader. Born in Brooklyn, New York on September 30, 1917, and died on April 2, 1987 in Los Angeles California. While most famous for his blistering solos and namesake big band, he has an impressive early career discography to explore. Rich in 25 words or less: Legendary hands (…the single stroke champion), yet also: amazing rudimental prowess, dexterity between hands and feet, and intense propulsive energy. Dig the early stuff! Playlist features classic tracks from: Tommy Dorsey, Nat King Cole, Flip Phillips, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Count Basie, Bud Powell, Art Tatum, the Buddy Rich Big Band, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e90bc5bc0ed2b197b3d2080/1602336671275-PO27DMNMRC0HETTDXAOT/topsters2%2B%25281%2529%2Bcopy.jpg The Groove Index - Page 2 https://www.ericnovod.com/music daily 0.75 2020-04-10