Adam Deitch is the centerpiece of the instrumental funk juggernaut Lettuce, and is also a beatmaker, producer, and sideman for a wide range of projects. On the heels of Lettuce’s latest release entitled Unify from 2022, Adam is out with “Roll The Tape” a new record featuring his own quartet and special guest John Scofield. He also operates the Deitch Academy, an online drumming course.
In this episode, Adam talks about:

His new quartet record and the soul jazz icons it harkens back to

The value of using professionals to record, mix, and master, as opposed to DIY

Including solo drumming and brushwork on the record

The influence and mentorship of John Scofield

How IEMs have made for a more connected and intimate live experience

Why he calls Denver home, and a snapshot of the scene there