Pete's Percussion Podcast: Episode 476 - Drew Tucker

Episode 476 - Drew Tucker Pete's Percussion Podcast Bandleader, Percussionist, Arts Administrator, Clinician and Speaker Drew Tucker stops by to talk about the PASIC50 Panel he participated on about Percussion and Dance (05:00), his position as Director of Jazz Road at South Arts, supporting jazz artists, freelancing and getting involved, and the grant process (21:40), growing up in Boca Raton (FL), getting into music and DCI, and more about his music education (50:20), his college years and how his early career moved forward (01:11:30), and settles in for the Random Ass Questions, including segments on developing musicianship in percussionists early on, adventures in cooking, superhero movies, and memorable performances (01:29:35).Finishing with a Rave on the 2023 documentary Shari & Lamb Chop (02:01:30).Drew Tucker links:Drew Tucker’s websiteSouth ArtsJazz RoadPrevious Podcast Guests mentioned:Alexandros Fragiskatos in 2021Joshua Simonds in 2022Eriko Daimo in 2025Other Links:Sarah ReichCory WongRay Donato311 Tiny Desk ConcertBlue Devils 1994 showMagic of Orlando 1995“Señor Mouse” - Chick Corea and Gary BurtonNancy Zeltsman“When Doves Cry” - Prince“Toxic” - Britney Spears“Head Over Heels” - Tears for Fears“Sword of Whispers” - Joe Locke“Dat Dere” - Stefon HarrisAndromeda TurreThe Incredibles trailerGodzilla Minus One trailerThe Art of Possibility - Ben ZanderSurrounded by Idiots - Thomas Erikson“Someday My Prince Will Come” - Jake ChapmanPlexusPlay and Matt DiBiaseRaves:Shari & Lamb Chop website