ETLWPod Episode 3 brings to you, Mr Ben Brown:
The enticing UK drummer and band leader known for his band Wajju, and his playing with artists such as Dizraeli and Mulatu Astatke.
Ben chose the talent and intellect of Mr Neil Charles as his chosen collaborator for the podcast. Neil is an accomplished bass player and producer, also known to play for Mulatu Astatke aswell as names such as:
The Gabriels, Jack DeJohnette, The Sun- Ra Arkestra etc
They discuss their musical journeys, exploring diverse influences ranging from jazz and classical to soca and African rhythms. A key theme is the interplay between technical skill and intuitive feel in creating grooves, and how individual personalities shape their collaborative work in rhythm sections.
They both also reflect on their experiences playing various genres and how cultural context informs their musical approaches.
Finally, they mention influential rhythm sections that inspire their work.
Check out the website for a deep dive into all the research topics from the episode:
www.earstolearnwith.com
... Where you will also find links to all of our other episodes...
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@systemofabrowndrums
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@benmarc_music
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