EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 53 MIN
Drumming with Legends: Jay Lawrence on Touring with Cher, Sammy Davis Jr. & Liberace
from Roots and Branches of Lehi: The People and Stories of Our City · host Work Harding
🥁 The Journey of a Studio Drummer | Jay Lawrence’s Musical Odyssey (Highlight Reel)What’s it like to live a life behind the drum kit? In this highlight reel from Roots and Branches of Lehi, Jay Lawrence shares his inspiring journey as a professional drummer, composer, and teacher.From his teenage years playing in Reno casinos to performing with Cher, Sammy Davis Jr., the Osmonds, and more, Jay reflects on a career spanning decades of music, mentorship, and faith. He opens up about balancing the demands of touring with family life, teaching at universities, and contributing to Broadway scores and Grammy-nominated projects.Along the way, Jay highlights the enduring importance of jazz, the challenges today’s musicians face, and the lessons he hopes to pass on to future generations.📌 Love music stories like this? Subscribe for more highlight reels and full episodes from Roots and Branches of Lehi.🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted.⸻⏱ Key Moments in This Episode• 00:00 – Welcome to Roots and Branches of Lehi• 00:45 – Meet Jay Lawrence: From Idaho to Lehi• 01:26 – Early Musical Roots• 05:46 – Touring with Legends: Cher, Sammy Davis Jr. & Liberace• 16:01 – Balancing Music and Family Life• 20:08 – Teaching & Composing: A New Chapter• 27:49 – Writing a Book & The Six Prongs of Drumming• 30:00 – Broadway Recording Experiences• 32:36 – Technology & The Future of Music• 38:10 – Advice for Aspiring Musicians• 42:22 – Utah’s Musical Culture & Real-World Experience• 51:34 – Concluding Thoughts and Reflections⸻👣 Related Topics:Jay Lawrence • Professional Drummer • Touring with Legends • Utah Music Culture • Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast • Music Education • Cher • Sammy Davis Jr. • Liberace • Broadway Musicians • Teaching Music • Faith & Family Balance🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?✔️ Want to know the value of your home? → https://workharding.hifello.com/lp/6888f21970143a6397c98ea4✔️ Curious how much home you can afford? → https://workharding.com/affordability-calculator.php✔️ Take the 60-second Homebuyer Readiness Quiz → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/aAl6tzfvetiS329QNypM#JayLawrence #RootsAndBranches #MusicLife #UtahMusicians #Cher #SammyDavisJr #Liberace #MusicEducation #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots
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🥁 The Journey of a Studio Drummer | Jay Lawrence’s Musical Odyssey (Highlight Reel)What’s it like to live a life behind the drum kit? In this highlight reel from Roots and Branches of Lehi, Jay Lawrence shares his inspiring journey as a professional drummer, composer, and teacher.From his teenage years playing in Reno casinos to performing with Cher, Sammy Davis Jr., the Osmonds, and more, Jay reflects on a career spanning decades of music, mentorship, and faith. He opens up about balancing the demands of touring with family life, teaching at universities, and contributing to Broadway scores and Grammy-nominated projects.Along the way, Jay highlights the enduring importance of jazz, the challenges today’s musicians face, and the lessons he hopes to pass on to future generations.📌 Love music stories like this? Subscribe for more highlight reels and full episodes from Roots and Branches of Lehi.🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted.⸻⏱ Key Moments in This Episode• 00:00 – Welcome to Roots and Branches of Lehi• 00:45 – Meet Jay Lawrence: From Idaho to Lehi• 01:26 – Early Musical Roots• 05:46 – Touring with Legends: Cher, Sammy Davis Jr. & Liberace• 16:01 – Balancing Music and Family Life• 20:08 – Teaching & Composing: A New Chapter• 27:49 – Writing a Book & The Six Prongs of Drumming• 30:00 – Broadway Recording Experiences• 32:36 – Technology & The Future of Music• 38:10 – Advice for Aspiring Musicians• 42:22 – Utah’s Musical Culture & Real-World Experience• 51:34 – Concluding Thoughts and Reflections⸻👣 Related Topics:Jay Lawrence • Professional Drummer • Touring with Legends • Utah Music Culture • Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast • Music Education • Cher • Sammy Davis Jr. • Liberace • Broadway Musicians • Teaching Music • Faith & Family Balance🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?✔️ Want to know the value of your home? → https://workharding.hifello.com/lp/6888f21970143a6397c98ea4✔️ Curious how much home you can afford? → https://workharding.com/affordability-calculator.php✔️ Take the 60-second Homebuyer Readiness Quiz → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/aAl6tzfvetiS329QNypM#JayLawrence #RootsAndBranches #MusicLife #UtahMusicians #Cher #SammyDavisJr #Liberace #MusicEducation #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots
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