Drum School Woodshed  |  BY JEFFREY LIEN

IN THE WORLD OF JAZZ DRUMMING, very few can match the virtuosic qualities of Jeff Hamilton. A highly melodic and musical drummer, Hamilton has forged a successful career spanning over 40 years as a leader and sideman. Equally comfortable in big band and small group settings, Hamilton’s touch and dynamic sensitivity have made him a top choice among many jazz legends and rising stars. Best known for his work co-leading the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and as the leader of his own trio, Hamilton’s career started with a series of high-profile opportunities in the bands of Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman, Monty Alexander, Oscar Peterson and Ray Brown… (click here to read the full article)