I have been drawn to the music and drumming from New Orleans for quite a while now. It’s really at the heart of so many things — including being the birthplace of jazz. The various cultures that came together created the one place where it all could happen.
Regardless of the style of music being performed, I love how every drummer I hear from the Crescent City has “that thing.” I’m talking about that certain feel that makes everyone want to dance. It’s not too swingy, but it’s certainly not straight. Stanton Moore talks about “playing between the cracks.” When I listen to music that really is groovin’ I hear it. The New Orleans groove is infectious and has crossed many borders!
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