Zach Danziger breaks down the five records that influenced his playing

We’re back with another installment of Big Fat Five - a segment of the show where I chat with my favorite drummers about the 5 records that shaped their approach to the instrument. This week’s guest is Zach Danziger...a drummer/composer who refuses to let tradition box him in. From early days with Wayne Krantz to collaborations across jazz, fusion, film, and experimental projects, Zach has built a career that’s as deep as it is unpredictable.

Sometimes you click with everything a guest says…and this conversation was just that. Talking with Zach not only made me more confident in who I am as a player, but also excited to explore elements I've been neglecting.

That being said, I hope you enjoy the 5 records that helped shape Zach Danziger into the player 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.

ZACH'S BIG FAT FIVE:

Artist – Bill Connors
Album – Step It
Release Year – 1985
Key Track – “Step It”
Drummer – Dave Weckl

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Artist – Chaka Khan
Album – Naughty
Release Year – 1980
Key Track – “Clouds”
Drummer – Steve Ferrone

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Artist – McCoy Tyner
Album – Inner Voices
Release Year – 1977
Key Track – Uptown
Drummer(s) – Eric Gravatt & Jack DeJohnette

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Artist – Luther Vandross
Album – Busy Body
Release Year – 1983
Key Track – For the Sweetness of Your Love
Drummer – Yogi Horton

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Artist – Squarepusher
Album – Feed Me Weird Things
Release Year – 1996
Key Track - Squarepusher Theme
Drummer – Programmed by Tom Jenkinson (Squarepusher)

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