< PreviousModern Drummer September 2022 28 R&B Funk Steve Jordan Gear: Yamaha, Paiste, Vic Firth Runners Up: David Garibaldi, Daru Jones, Zigaboo Modeliste, Anderson .Paak Jane Rose “My heartfelt thanks to all the participants in the poll / voting. I always appreciate the acknowledgement and never take it for granted. I play with my heart and soul, so thanks for listening. Keep groovin’, swingin’, rockin’ & rollin’. –Steve JordanSeptember 2022 Modern Drummer 29 HIP HOP Questlove Runners Up: Trevor Lawrence Jr., Tony “Rico” Nichols, Anderson .Paak, Karriem Riggins Gear: Ludwig, Zildjian “I grew up reading Modern Drummer. Being voted #1 Hip-Hop Drummer’ is crazy. I’m very thankful to all of the fans and readers who support me and continue to do so.” – Questlove Todd OwyoungModern Drummer September 2022 30 "It’s an honor to receive this honor from the MD community. All the other drummers in the jazz category are great friends that I respect and admire immensely and I truly believe that anybody could have gotten the award as their talents are nothing short of amazing. Thank you all for your vote and for listening to what we do." – Antonio Sanchez. Gear: Yamaha, Zildjian Runners Up: Les DeMerle, Marcus Gilmore, Eric Harland, Bill Stewart JAZZ Antonio Sanchez Adrien H. TillmanSeptember 2022 Modern Drummer 31 JAZZ FUSION Dennis Chambers “I just want to thank everyone at Modern Drummer, everyone that voted for me in the Readers Poll, and every other drummer nominated in the Readers Poll. Thank you very much!” –Dennis Chambers Runners Up: Gergo Borlai, Billy Cobham, Marco Minnemann, Simon Phillips. Gear: Pearl, ZildjianModern Drummer September 2022 32 COUNTRY-AMERICANA Chris Powell “I’ve been reading Modern Drummer since I was thirteen years old and it’s inspired me along my path. I am floored and honored to be recognized for this award. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and thank you to the Modern Drummer community and all the drummers who have inspired me” – Chris Powell Runners Up: Chad Cromwell, Paul Leim, Derek Mixon, Rich Redmond Gear: Vic Firth, Ludwig, Zildjian, RemoSeptember 2022 Modern Drummer 33 WORLD PERCUSSION Poncho Sanchez “Thank you to all of the readers and supporters of both myself and Modern Drummer. I also want to thank Modern Drummer for their continued support. It is very important that we keep music and culture alive and thriving at all times!” –Poncho Snachez Runners Up: Trilok Gurtu, Mickey Hart, Giovanni Hidalgo, Zakir Hussain Estevan OriolModern Drummer September 2022 34 UP and COMING Greyson Nekrutman “My appreciation is deep for each supporter of my musical journey. You truly are the drive behind what I do on the drumset and for your time and votes I would like to offer my sincere thanks and gratitude” – Greyson Nekrutman Runners Up: Nic Collins, Jackson Daw, Daniel Fang, Sarah Thawer Gear: Pearl, Remo, Vic Firth, Meinl, 64 Audio.September 2022 Modern Drummer 35 STREAMING, SOCIAL MEDIA Luke Holland @lukehollandd "I’m honestly surprised to have won this award & very thankful to everyone who voted. I just want to remind everyone out there that may be reading this; while social media is an incredible tool to help you where you want to be, nothing beats the feeling of a live show & traveling the world doing what you love most. Dream hard & dream big!" – Luke Holland Runners Up: Jorge Garrido @elesstepariosiberiano, Taylor Gordon @thepocketqueen, Samus Paulicelli @66samus, Craig Reynolds @reynlordModern Drummer September 2022 36 “A massive THANK YOU to all the reader’s of Modern Drummer magazine and to all who have been so supportive of me over the years. Thank you to Modern Drummer magazine for being the ultimate hub for the worldwide drumming community and for still being the absolute number one in drumming education, information and entertainment. This is a huge honor for me. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!” – Thomas Lang Runners Up: Dom Famularo, Tommy Igoe, Todd Sucherman, Dave Weckl Gear: Drum Workshop, Meinl, Remo, Vic Firth, Roland , Audix , QSC Audio, JK Drum Systems, Audimute CLINICIAN, EDUCATOR, ONLINE Thomas LangSeptember 2022 Modern Drummer 37 EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT Todd Sucherman Show Drumeo “My thanks to those who voted. It’s an honor to be nominated.” – Todd Sucherman Runners Up: Carmine Appice “The Ultimate Realistic Rock,” Steve Gadd “Gaddiments,” Thomas Lang “Drum Universe” Drum Channel, Dave Weckl Online School. Gear: Pearl, Sabian, Remo, Promark, Audix, Drum Art Custom Bass Drum Heads, Artisan Custom Stick HoldersNext >