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You Dig?Gregg Bissonettehttps://steve-wiest.com/ TThe great Gregg Bissonette joins me for a soirée-DELUXE of high octane joyfully fun, shenanigans, stories, and wisdom! Join us as we discuss all things Bisso and check out some of Gregg's great music as well. It's a hoot AND a nanny! _____________________ Links for stuff discussed on this episode: Gregg's Website: https://greggbissonette.co/ Gregg's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT8Zj5o-nCxJpG99yq3hviw Matt Bissonette's Site: https://mattbissonette.com/ Matt/Gregg/Paul "Song in a Day Show" Y...
2025-07-261h 21
The Jazz Real BookEric Alexander InterviewEric Alexander, is widely recognized as one of today’s foremost tenor saxophonists, deeply rooted in the hard-bop tradition. He first gained national attention after placing second in the 1991 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition and went on to study at William Paterson University, where he was mentored by jazz great Harold Mabern. Known for his robust tone, harmonic sophistication, and lyrical phrasing, Alexander has released over twenty albums as a leader and contributed to more than 300 recordings as a sideman. His latest solo project, Chicago to New York (April 2025), features Mike LeDonne, Dennis Carroll, and George Fludas, and hi...
2025-07-2355 min
Practicing DrummerE12 - Hank Allen-BarfieldRecorded February 2025Hank Allen-Barfield is a young drummer living in New York City who recently graduated from Juilliard. In college Hank has studied with people like Kenny Washington, Billy Drummond, Paul Wells, and Joe Farnsworth. You can catch Hank playing regularly in New York City or out on the road with Stella Cole.https://hankallenbarfield.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hankallenbarfieldStella Cole Tour Dateshttps://www.stellacole.netNica's Dream at Emmet's Placehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB7yhEZ7c...
2025-03-131h 09
Talkin’ BluesTalkin’ Blues Podcast Episode 416 - George FludasThis week on Talkin' Blues, a conversation with Chicago jazz drummer, George Fludas (Ray Brown, Monty Alexander, Joey Defrancesco, Cedar Walton) - https://georgefludas.com/
2024-09-071h 27
Past Daily: A Sound Archive of News, History, MusicRay Brown – Berghausen, Germany – 2001 – Past Daily Downbeathttps://oildale.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/02103641/Ray-Brown-2001-05-03-32-Internationale-Jazzwoche-Burghausen-Germany.mp3
Ray Brown this weekend – in concert at the 2001 International Jazz Week in Berghausen, Germany on May 3, 2001 – Brown is joined by Nicholas Payton on trumpet – Holly Hofmann on flute – Regina Carter on violin, Kevin Mahogany – vocals, Larry Fuller on piano and George Fludas on drums.
Known for his longtime association with pianist Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown also was recognized for his prodigious work in Los Angeles music studios, where he was the bassist of choice for several generations of the top names in music. In addition t...
2024-06-0200 minPracticing DrummerE4 - George FludasRecorded May 2023George Fludas is a staple of the Chicago scene who has toured extensively as a member of Ray Brown's Trio, and with groups led by Hank Jones, Diana Krall, Monty Alexander, Cedar Walton and Joey DeFrancesco. George is also a great rock drummer and a John Bonham expert.Links:George's websiteInstagramYouTubeBonhamologyPeople’s Front of ZeppelinPhilly Joe Jones Brush ArtistryYurt Rock sample packsChicago PizzaUno and DuePequod'sVilla Napoli (Tavern style)Jimmy's (New York style)Other podcast interviews with George Fludas:Working DrummerDrum Hi...
2023-06-131h 10
Drum HistoryA Look at John Bonham's Gear with George Fludas and Terry KeatingThis episode is an in-depth look at John Bonham's drum kits, cymbals, heads, and sticks through his prolific career with Led Zeppelin. Terry Keating (Bonzoleum) and George Fludas (Bonhamology) are experts on all things Bonzo and made this episode a ton of fun and very informative. We start with his rusty old Premier kit, then go through his Trixon and Slingerland sets, then go into extreme detail about his iconic Ludwig drum sets and Paiste cymbals. John Bonham lived a very short 32 year life but has a HUGE impact on musicians still to this day - enjoy this deep...
2022-11-221h 33
Steve Maxwell DrumsEpisode 33 - George Fludas and Terry Keating (Bonhamology and Bonzoleum on YouTube!)Steve Jr. sits down with George Fludas and Terry Keating to talk drums, John Bonham, Led Zeppelin, Ludwig and click tracks!
2022-11-201h 25
Guillermo de Llera on SoundcloudThor's Bladder as UNKN0WN feat. Keela (emvoice)What happens when you join Keela (vocalsynthesis) on vocals, George Fludas playing a John Bonham beat and Guillermo de Llera on Bass? You get this!
2022-09-2903 min
Guillermo de Llera on SoundcloudBB's Bonham And Cheez Sandwich - Sloppy Seconds and Smoke Hounders - De Llera RemixWhat happens when you Join B.B. King on vocals, George Fludas playing a John Bonham beat and Guillermo de Llera on Bass? You get this!
"BB's Bonham And Cheez Sandwich - Sloppy Seconds and Smoke Hounder"
One take recording
2022-07-2502 min
Working Drummer354 - George Fludas: A Lifetime of Chicago Jazz, Playing in The Ray Brown Trio, The Alchemy of Sound and Feel from Bonham to BlakeyChicago drummer George Fludas was born in Chicago on October 10, 1966. He was inspired to play drums by his father, who was also a drummer, and who exposed him to great jazz drummers such as Art Blakey, Max Roach, and "Philly" Joe Jones.He has played with many stellar musicians such as Lou Donaldson, Kenny Burrell, Betty Carter, Benny Green, Roy Hargrove, Hank Jones, Cedar Walton, Diana Krall, Benny Carter, Phil Woods, and Bobby Hutcherson. George has performed at numerous jazz venues in the U.S. such as the Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Yoshi’s in Oakland, the Bl...
2022-02-031h 23
Drum HistoryThe John Bonham Episode with George FludasGeorge Fludas is a Bonzo fanatic who shares his immense knowledge about John Bonham including a biography of the iconic Zeppelin drummer, a discussion of his touring years with Zep, and a look at what we do and don't know about his famous gear. This is a very long awaited episode that I have wanted to do for a long time and I am very happy that George came on to share a very respectful and interesting look at the favorite drummer of many players around the world.Here is a link to George's "Bonhamology' youtube channel...
2022-01-111h 42
Drummer's Resource625 – George Fludas: Crossing OverThere’s a rich history when it comes to Jazz music and few know that history as well as George Fludas, a second-generation Jazz drummer from Chicago. Heavily immersed in Jazz ... more
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2021-07-261h 20
Drummer's Resource625 - George Fludas: Crossing OverJazz drummer George Fludas shares his thoughts on musicality, the overlapping of styles and why John Bonham was one of his biggest influences.
2021-07-261h 20Podcasts Archives - Drummer's Resource: Conversations with the world's greatest drummers and music industry pros.625 – George Fludas: Crossing OverThere’s a rich history when it comes to Jazz music and few know that history as well as George Fludas, a second-generation Jazz drummer from Chicago. Heavily immersed in Jazz ... more
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2021-07-261h 20
Sessions from Studio ASessions from Studio A - The Reggie Thomas QuartetJazz returns to Sessions from Studio A this week with The Reggie Thomas Quartet, featuring acclaimed pianist and current head of Jazz Studios at Northern Illinois University, Reggie Thomas, along with guitarist Bobby Broom, drummer George Fludas, and bassist Dennis Carroll. The quartet gives us a passionate performance in Studio A, and we'll also hear a conversation with band members about their jazz backgrounds and their thoughts on the social justice protests of the past year.
2021-01-1516 min