CLINICIANS 2026
ADAM NUSSBAUM 11am -12
He was born in New York City and grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut and started to play drums at age 12. He moved to New York City in 1975 to attend The Davis Center for Performing Arts at City College.
He is an in-demand educator doing Clinics and Master Classes, teaching at such institutions as Berklee, NYU, State University of New York,
He was born in New York City and grew up in Norwalk, Connecticut and started to play drums at age 12. He moved to New York City in 1975 to attend The Davis Center for Performing Arts at City College.
He is an in-demand educator doing Clinics and Master Classes, teaching at such institutions as Berklee, NYU, State University of New York, the New School, and at numerous Conservatories around the world.
Adam endorses Sonor drums and has helped design a line in the “HiLite” series. In conjunction with Zildjian cymbals, he helped developed the “Renaissance” & "Pre-Aged” K. Zildjian cymbals. He also co-produced with Hudson Music, "The Art of Playing Brushes."
Adam Nussbaum's played with a virtual "Who's Who" in the jazz world. Longtime associates have included: John Abercrombie, Michael & Randy Brecker, Eliane Elias and Oz Noy to name a few.
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GREGG BISSONETTE 2:15 - 3:15
Gregg Bissonette, winner of "Best All-Around Drummer" in Modern Drummer's
2023 Readers Poll, is one of the most versatile musicians in the business.
Since 2008, Gregg has been performing around the world in the All Starr Band with his drumming hero, Ringo Starr.
Bissonette has played with David Lee Roth, James Taylor, Santana (on his Grammy
Gregg Bissonette, winner of "Best All-Around Drummer" in Modern Drummer's
2023 Readers Poll, is one of the most versatile musicians in the business.
Since 2008, Gregg has been performing around the world in the All Starr Band with his drumming hero, Ringo Starr.
Bissonette has played with David Lee Roth, James Taylor, Santana (on his Grammy-winning album Supernatural), Don Henley, Joe Satriani, Andrea Bocelli, ELO, Maynard Ferguson, Spinal Tap, Steve Lukather, The Reddcoats, and countless others. Gregg has recorded for numerous films (including The Bucket List, Finding Nemo, Best in Show, The Bourne Supremacy, The Devil Wears Prada, The 40-Year-Old Virgin), TV shows (Friends), and the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert and video. He recently recorded video lessons for Kennan Wylie's Drumset Method books (Hal Leonard) and has three solo CDs: Gregg
Bissonette, Submarine, and Warning Will Robinson. He also has an award-winning
2-disc DVD, "Musical Drumming in Different Styles" (Hudson Music).
MEET & GREET 2026
Bernard “Pretty” Purdie
You have experienced him at clinics and concerts everywhere. He has graced us at past shows as a clinician.
Come and take pix, buy his autographed book and just hang out and chat with the
** shufflin GROOVE MASTER **
Michael Czimback
You have seen him at past shows as the tribute drummer to Neil and Phil and as a clinician. Michael currently runs "The Drum Fort" his own drum studio, where he shares these simplified learning methods of music vocabulary and rhythm through his 90 minute pad classes. Come and chat with Mike and get some great information!
Elizabeth J. Rosenthal
Come and meet the author and pick up her latest book about,
GENE KRUPA who remains the most inspirational and influential drummer in history, profoundly impacting the lives and playing of generations of drummers in jazz, rock, country, and even Latin music, and often propelling the development of the musical genres themselves.
The Master o
Come and meet the author and pick up her latest book about,
GENE KRUPA who remains the most inspirational and influential drummer in history, profoundly impacting the lives and playing of generations of drummers in jazz, rock, country, and even Latin music, and often propelling the development of the musical genres themselves.
The Master of Drums: Gene Krupa and the Music He Gave the World (Citadel Press,
2025) is the definitive biography of this amazing man of humble South Chicago immigrant roots who intended to, and did, make the drums a solo instrument and afford drummers the respect they deserved as musicians.Elizabeth has always been an enthusiast of
20th-century popular culture and history.
Her previous books include Birdwatcher: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson (2008) and His Song:
The Musical Journey of Elton John (2001).
She serves as a Trustee for the Historical Society of Moorestown NJ
Rob Mitzner
New York-based drummer Rob Mitzner has recorded for Billboard Top-10 charting albums, films, and Broadway shows and recently appeared on NBC’s LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS as the guest drummer with the 8G Band. He is the author of the Amazon best-selling book DRUMMING IN A BAND: STUFF YOU CAN USE (Hudson Music) and his credits include over
New York-based drummer Rob Mitzner has recorded for Billboard Top-10 charting albums, films, and Broadway shows and recently appeared on NBC’s LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS as the guest drummer with the 8G Band. He is the author of the Amazon best-selling book DRUMMING IN A BAND: STUFF YOU CAN USE (Hudson Music) and his credits include over 60 albums across many genres. This musical versatility has allowed to Rob to play nearly 200 live shows per year across many genres, including jazz, rock, pop, hip-hop, country and R&B, gracing stages from Lincoln Center to Caesar’s Palace. He has been featured as a both a player and a writer in publications such as Downbeat Magazine, Modern Drummer and Drumeo and proudly endorses Remo, Paiste, Vic Firth, Low Boy Custom Beaters and Drumdots. He has served as a guest lecturer at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute and Alright College and does clinics and masterclasses throughout the country. When he’s not performing, Rob runs C-Room Studio in Brooklyn where he records tracks, writes articles for music publications and drinks way too much coffee.
JASON GIANNI
JASON GIANNI
Jason is originally from New Jersey, drummer/author he obtained a Master of Music degree in Percussion Performance from Pennsylvania State University as well as a Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion Performance and a Minor in Jazz Studies from the University of Delaware. Jason also studied at the Drummers Collective in New York City.
He was an active player in the Bay Area music scene, performing with many artists.
Jason spent 6 years as a full-time, touring drummer.
Jason has recorded NUMEROUS television & radio commercials.
He is published in Modern Drummer magazine several times and has co-authored "The Drummer's Bible"
He is endorsed by Vic Firth drum sticks.
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Daniel Glass
JASON GIANNI
Daniel is a Delaware Drum Show staple!! an award-winning drummer, author and educator based in New York City. He is widely recognized as an authority on the drum set and the evolution of American Music. Daniel is a historian and a educator of Jazz drumming across the US and in Europe, He also recorded and performed with a diverse group of
Daniel is a Delaware Drum Show staple!! an award-winning drummer, author and educator based in New York City. He is widely recognized as an authority on the drum set and the evolution of American Music. Daniel is a historian and a educator of Jazz drumming across the US and in Europe, He also recorded and performed with a diverse group of artists including his very popular Daniel Glass Trio here in the US and Europe. Come out and visit this always warm and knowledgeable artist.