Pat Petrillo is the quintessential hard working professional musician. He is both a “drummer’s drummer,” and to some, an unsung hero. Pat has earned the respect of his peers and has built a great reputation in the drum industry. He comes from a culturally diverse neighborhood in New Jersey, halfway between Philadelphia and New York City, which has made it convenient for him to work and keep a presence in both cities. On his new record, The Power Station Sessions (Autumn Hill Records,) Pat pays homage to the New York City music scene where he cut his teeth. It’s a veritable groove-fest of originals and covers arranged for a great horn band he has assembled called The Big Rhythm Band. They play everything from deep pocket Funk/R&B to Blues shuffles, Jersey Shore Rock to Philly Jazz/Fusion, and there is a dash of New Orleans thrown in just to spice it […]

February 2023 Issue