Podcast #62 - Roger Squitero

Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Internationally renowned Percussionist Roger Squitero was born in Washington, DC. He began playing congas in the sixties and was influenced by the unique mixture of music from that decade. Rock, Pop, R&B, Jazz, and Latin music were all influential in his musical growth. He moved to San Francisco in 1973, playing in the bay area with Salsa, Brazilian, and Jazz groups. In 1976 Roger joined the Jazz fusion band Nite Flyte and moved to New York City, where he became a successful studio and touring musician. Since then, he has recorded on many Albums, Jingles, and Movie Soundtracks while performing with some of the world's greatest Pop, R&B, and Jazz artists. as well as working in many Broadway and off-Broadway productions. He created "Tribal Sage" with fellow percussionist Javier Diaz in 2009. Their debut album, "Behind The Mask," was written, arranged, and produced by Roger and Javier and features different percussion styles in a World Music setting. Roger has written music for PBS and worked as a product development consultant for Latin Percussion INC. In 1991 he created Circle Rhythm, a workshop for musicians and non-musicians as a way of experiencing the excitement of a Drum Circle. These workshops have had success with small business groups, students, and large corporations. Roger lives in New York with his wife, Actress Saundra Santiago.For more about Roger: http://www.rogersquitero.comWhen you subscribe to Broadway Drumming 101, you'll learn everything you need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals and what it takes to be a successful musician.For only $5 a month, or $50 a year, you will receive behind-the-scenes access to the life of a musician who makes a living on Broadway through YouTube videos, bi-weekly podcasts, and articles on what you need to know about being a professional musician.Currently, we have no ads, sponsors, investors, lots of staff, or corporate backers. It is just a small core of us creating valuable content for everyone interested in what we have to offer. We would appreciate any financial contributions you can make to continue the production of high-quality content.If you’d like to become a voluntarily paid subscriber, subscribe here: OR, if you would like to help without becoming a formal subscriber (or supplement your subscription cost, as many generously do…), you can buy us a cup of coffee (or a week’s worth) by clicking here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BD101You can even help with buying us a few drinks (at Manhattan prices) HERE: https://ko-fi.com/broadwaydrumming101• PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/broadwaydrumming101• Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/broadwaydrumming101We also have merchandise! https://merchandise.broadwaydrumming101.comThanks!FYI: I offer individualized career consultations if you want to delve deeper into this topic, or any others, with one hour one-on-one conversations for those who wish to know more than what is on this site. I also teach private drum lessons.Reach out to me here for more info: [email protected] for subscribing!Clayton Craddock hosts the Broadway Drumming 101 Podcast and Newsletter. He has held the drum chair in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill and Ain’t Too Proud.The Broadway Drumming 101 Instagram page: InstagramThe Broadway Drumming 101 YouTube page: YouTubeFor more about Clayton, click HERE Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe