256 - Billy Drummond: Embracing the past, present and future of music - Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros.
March 27, 2017

256 – Billy Drummond: Embracing the past, present and future of music

Billy Drummond grew up in a home filled with sounds from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Buddy Rich and other Jazz drumming legends. Now Billy is filling the airwaves himself as one of the most prolific Jazz drummers in the world. Throughout his career Billy has played on over 300 records with luminaries too many to mention, nine records as leader and/or co-leader and currently teaches jazz drumming at The Juilliard School.

Billy Drummond talks about:

  • Growing up in a house filled with music
  • The influence of Carl Allen
  • Gigging in and around the Newport News, VA
  • Making the transition to NYC
  • Making the proper connections and advice how to do it
  • The changes in technology in music
  • Incorporating other styles/techniques/electronics into your playing
  • Embracing the changing landscape of the industry
  • Much more

Resources / Links / Mentioned

Billy Drummond Plays:

  • Gretsch Drums
  • Zildjian Cymbals
  • Vic Firth Drumsticks

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