284 - Kendrick Scott: An instrument of peace - Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros.
July 10, 2017

284 – Kendrick Scott: An instrument of peace

Kendrick Scott is a Houston, TX born Harlem, NYC residing force in the music world. Self-described as a musician (not a drummer) who is here to serve one purpose: to communicate musically. Whether he’s playing with his band Oracle, or performing with A-listers like Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard and Pat Metheny, Kendrick stays true to form as a musician, a communicator and a spiritual conduit for the spontaneous creation of feeling and mood.

Kendrick Scott talks about:

  • How he first started playing drums
  • The influence of church music
  • Attending Berklee
  • His objective of being an instrument of peace
  • Surrendering to the music
  • Playing musicality
  • The four stages of development
    • The technical
    • The creative
    • The imaginative
    • The spiritual
  • Inner-struggles
  • Much More

Resources / People / Links mentioned

Kendrick Scott Plays:

  • Yamaha Drums
  • Zildjian Cymbals
  • Vater Drumsticks
  • Remo Drumheads
  • Craviotto Snare Drums
  • Humes and Berg bags
  • Sensory Percussion



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