On today's episode, Steph is talking with one of her DIME coworkers, Nate Winn. Nate's a versatile drummer and band leader who got his masters in jazz drumming from Berklee College of Music. We dive deep into his story, starting with high school band and his challenges as a late bloomer. He talks about his experience with the Civic Jazz Orchestra in Detroit, and what it was like to audition and play with the legendary jazz band leader Marcus Belgrave. They talk about some huge sacrifices Nate had to make while working toward his dream, and the different mentors who helped him along the way.
Songs mentioned in the episode include:
Nutville - Horace Silver Quintet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfRSOBqHyPo
Vodville/Drum Solo - Jeff Tain Watts: https://youtu.be/fPpciCh4i0Q
Black Current Jam - Robert Hurst: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNYAuPq-sUNKZtIT0desdQR0rWxK28ZBB
2020 Vision - Jesse Palter: https://youtu.be/Az43uMHwp9c
Standard Time Vol 1 - Wynton Marsalis: https://youtu.be/cDjFy_FZgBc
Children of the Light - Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, & Brian Blade: https://youtu.be/TO5zPbf0SJw
Sensuality - Demetrius Nabors: https://youtu.be/ZPvcFuJ5bRU
Fireball - Tim Bowman: https://youtu.be/oUCRlLw3omQ
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