Big Fat Five: Russell Holzman's (Caroline Polachek, @starpowerdrummer) Top 5 Influential Recordings

Drummers on Drumming

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!

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

RUSSELL’S BIG FAT FIVE:

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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