Journal
With Justin Spence at the, “LITR” vocal session on July 16, 2015 @ PreSonus Recording Studio in Baton Rouge, LA. Recording Engineers and Producers are in no short supply, but finding one tuned-in and focused on your goals as an artist is difficult to come by. A dedicated professional, Justin has combined an in-depth knowledge of modern … Continue reading Board-Side Manner
With Tareva Henderson at the, “LITR” vocal session on July 16, 2015 @ PreSonus Recording Studio in Baton Rouge, LA. As part of a long-term project, this session wrapped-up the first of a series of recordings planned with Tareva. Tareva conveys an easy-going, warm and gentle personality, but as the forthcoming recordings will attest, her … Continue reading Soulful Collaboration
Frank Beards’ drumming on ZZ Tops’, “Tres Hombres” album is some of the most underrated ever, but hearing the intro to, “Master of Sparks”, a track from this album, provided the original, “spark” that ignited my lifelong dream of writing and playing on such a recording myself. BD
The, “Giving You the Best That I Got” album by Anita Baker is beautifully recorded ; but the deeply emotional and masterful vocal performances on these recordings are a huge inspiration and continue to drive me toward my goals as a drummer. BD
Black Dog ; When the Levee Breaks ; Stairway To Heaven ; Fool in the Rain ; There is no combination of words adequate to describe the sense of awe I felt as a young drummer hearing these drum tracks for the first time. BD
Steve is a true craftsman and the ultimate student of drumming. Versatile, imaginative and a master of accompaniment, his example taught me that taking drumming seriously was the key to its ultimate enjoyment. BD
Jeff basically had everything that I strive for as a drummer: Great time, feel, taste and sound, combined with precise, masterful groove. BD
No one has had a more dramatic impact on me as a musician than Barbra Streisand. Watching her perform equally validates my passion for music and justifies the difficulty of perseverance. As a vocalist, her combination of range, power, control, tone, style, timing and feel are unparalleled. Grammys, Oscars, Emmys, Tonys, Singer, Actor, Director, Activist, … Continue reading Barbra Streisand
The incredibly unique sound of Dionne’s voice stood out to me at a very young age. As I matured as musician, I likewise became enamored with her equally unique phrasing and vocal style. This combination of one of the most beautiful natural vocal tones ever recorded, coupled with precise control and an inimitable style, easily qualifies Dionne … Continue reading Dionne Warwick
Billy is without a doubt my, “main” drumming influence. His style is inventive, groundbreaking, powerful and inimitable. As an added bonus, Billy also possesses a beautiful demeanor, sense of humor, intelligence and speaking style that are likewise as much an inspiration to me as his drumming and composition. BD
Bobby Duthu 