Drummer Steve Gadd, the man responsible for some of the most memorable grooves and explosive drum solos on record, is often looked at as a perpetual sideman and session giant. Over the past four ...

The last several years have seen an uptick in awareness of the session musicians who may not be household names but had a meaningful impact on 20th-century music and culture. When considering the most ...

Steve Gadd is one of the most sought-after studio musicians, in the world. Regarded as the most influential drummer in contemporary music, Gadd can play anything, easily bridging different musical ...

On an unusually warm evening in October, Chick Corea and Steve Gadd arrived in Washington D.C. for a highly anticipated residency at Blues Alley. The lineup was comprised of Luisito Quintero ...

Our native son, famed drummer Steve Gadd, is becoming “the hardest working man in show business.” In addition to his very recent album and tour with his friend, Chick Corea, and his frequent tour ...

It might be easier to list who drummer Steve Gadd hasn't played with since he got a pair of drum sticks at the age of three at his home near Rochester, NY, right up to the age of 70, where this year ...

The last time he was here worked out well enough: Way Back Home: Live From Rochester, NY, recorded by Steve Gadd at the 2015 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, was nominated for a Grammy for ...

Steve Gadd played drums on memorable hits like “The Hustle” and “50 ways to leave your lover.” Gadd’s immense talent was apparent early. He jammed with Dizzy Gillespie at age 11. He built his drum kit ...

Umphrey’s McGee. “it’s not us.” Nothing Too Fancy Music. In this era of hyper-specialization, there must be a satellite radio station somewhere playing only pop songs released in 1988 whose titles ...

Mixed emotions must underline this review. Center Stage, featuring bassist Eddie Gomez, drummer Steve Gadd and baritone saxophonist Ronnie Cuber with Germany's superb WDR Big Band conducted by Michael ...

It’s silly to declare someone World’s Greatest Drummer. There are so many styles and players — Neil Peart and Dave Grohl, Stewart Copeland and Billy Cobham. That said, it’s equally silly to pretend ...

Steve Gadd is one of the most sought-after studio musicians in the world. Regarded as one the most influential drummers in contemporary music, Gadd can play anything, easily bridging different musical ...