Joe Dyson is a name that resonates deeply within the jazz community, even if he doesn’t have one particular band to call home. Instead, Joe has built his reputation playing with a veritable who’s who of jazz greats, moving seamlessly between genres and leaving his distinct rhythmic imprint wherever he goes. Whether it’s touring with Pat Metheny, laying down grooves in New Orleans, or exploring new rhythmic possibilities, Joe Dyson is the modern drummer’s drummer—fluent in tradition yet always pushing boundaries. MD: When did you start playing drums? JD: I was just a baby when I first picked up sticks. My parents got me this tiny drum kit when I was about two and a half, and it was all over from there. My mom says I was always tapping on pots and pans in the kitchen. She knew I had a knack for rhythm early on. MD: What was […]

February 2025 Issue