This week's guest is drummer and producer Russel Holzman (@starpowerdrummer). Russell received his education in Jazz and Classical music at the New England Conservatory. Currently, he tours with artists such as Caroline Polachek and, known for his captivating drumming videos, Russell has garnered a substantial following on social media. Based in NYC, he adeptly juggles in-studio recording sessions with global live performances. I hope you enjoy the top 5 recordings that helped shape Russell Holzman into the drummer he is today. Cheers!

Be sure to scope Russell's finely crafted DnB style drum loops & sample pack HERE. These unique and original drum loops were played-live by Russell, not programmed, and are 100% royalty-free.
There are 3 different mix styles for each loop: Clean (highly usable, standard studio mix), Comp (over compressed, modern breakcore style mix) and Vintage (old school, classic Amen Break style mix).
 
RUSSELL’S BIG FAT FIVE 
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Album - Zeppelin 1
Artist - Led Zeppelin
Release Year - 1969
Key Track(s) - Dazed and Confused
Drummer - John Bonham
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Album - Nil Recurring
Artist - Porcupine Tree
Release Year - 2007
Key Track(s) - Cheating The Polygraph
Drummer - Gavin Harrison
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Performance - Live At Cafe Bohemia
Artist - Miles Davis
Release Year - 1957
Key Track(s) - Walkin
Drummer - Philly Joe Jones
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Album - Break Stuff
Artist - Vijay Iyer Trio
Release Year - 2015
Key Track(s) - Taking Flight
Drummer - Marcus Gilmore
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Album - Secret Liaison
Artist - Source Direct
Release Year - 1996
Key Track(s) - Secret Liaison
Drummer - Source Direct
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Any Honorable Mentions?
Performance - Coltrane Live @ Half Note, NYC
Artist - John Coltrane
Release Year - 1965
Track - I Want To Talk About You
Drummer - Elvin Jones

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