With all of the amazing young jazz drummers around these days, it’s got to be tough to set yourself apart. But when you can put names like Seal, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Terrace Martin, and Kamasi Washington on your resume, people should take notice. Jonathan Pinson also has a new record coming out, and a signature Canopus Snare drum. MD: How does a guy who unsuccessfully auditioned three times for his High School band, wind up playing with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Terrace Martin, and Kamasi Washington? JP: After school music programs. As a kid I went to the Colburn School of Performing Arts, Jazz America, and spent time at The World Stage. MD: Are you from LA? JP: Yes, born and raised in LA. I went to the East Coast and did a bunch of stuff, but now I’m back in LA. MD: Through those programs, who were you […]

July 2022 Issue