Practicing Drummer
An interview podcast about drums and drumming with a focus on jazz drummers. A few of the featured guests have been Billy Drummond, George Fludas, Jeremy Dutton, and Dan Weiss. About one episode every month or so. Connect with the show on Instagram @practicingdrummer
Practicing Drummer
E12 - Hank Allen-Barfield
Recorded February 2025
Hank Allen-Barfield is a young drummer living in New York City who recently graduated from Juilliard.
In college Hank has studied with people like Kenny Washington, Billy Drummond, Paul Wells, and Joe Farnsworth. You can catch Hank playing regularly in New York City or out on the road with Stella Cole.
https://hankallenbarfield.com
https://www.instagram.com/hankallenbarfield
Stella Cole Tour Dates
https://www.stellacole.net
Nica's Dream at Emmet's Place
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB7yhEZ7ccg
Love Walked In at Emmet's Place
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hux2KoN0x74
Tim Metz
https://www.timmetz.com
The Melodic Snare Drummer by Ron Tierno
https://www.rontierno.com/publications
Billy Drummond interview
https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-s1-e3-billy-drummond
George Fludas interview
https://www.practicingdrummer.com/podcast-s1-e4-george-fludas/
The music featured in this episode is from Hank's appearance at Emmet's Place.
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The drum intro is from Charles Ruggiero's Loop Loft sample pack.
Thank you to Bart over at the Drum History podcast for his technical advice and help getting this podcast started.
