Russell Holzman’s (Caroline Polachek, @starpowerdrummer) Top 5 Influential Recordings

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!

Be sure to scope Russell’s finely crafted DnB style drum loops & sample pack HERE. These unique and original drum loops were played-live by Russell, not programmed, and are 100% royalty-free.

There are 3 different mix styles for each loop: Clean (highly usable, standard studio mix), Comp (over compressed, modern breakcore style mix) and Vintage (old school, classic Amen Break style mix).

 

RUSSELL’S BIG FAT FIVE 

Album – Zeppelin 1

Artist – Led Zeppelin

Release Year – 1969

Key Track(s) – Dazed and Confused

Drummer – John Bonham

Album – Nil Recurring

Artist – Porcupine Tree

Release Year – 2007

Key Track(s) – Cheating The Polygraph

Drummer – Gavin Harrison

Performance – Live At Cafe Bohemia

Artist – Miles Davis

Release Year – 1957

Key Track(s) – Walkin

Drummer – Philly Joe Jones

Album – Break Stuff

Artist – Vijay Iyer Trio

Release Year – 2015

Key Track(s) – Taking Flight

Drummer – Marcus Gilmore

Album – Secret Liaison

Artist – Source Direct

Release Year – 1996

Key Track(s) – Secret Liaison

Drummer – Source Direct

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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