Episode 46 - Special Guest Mike Clark

About this episode

Vinnie Colaiuta interviews Mike Clark, a celebrated jazz and funk drummer known for his work with Herbie Hancock and other jazz legends.

He is rightfully celebrated for his groundbreaking work in jazz and funk drumming, most notably with Herbie Hancock's band, The Headhunters. His grooves, particularly on the song "Actual Proof" from the 1974 album Thrust, and "God Make Me Funky," are some of the most widely sampled beats in hip-hop history. Even though he's known for funk, he's also a jazz musician who has performed and recorded with numerous jazz legends, including Chet Baker, Tony Bennett, Wayne Shorter, and Christian McBride, as well as being a bandleader and author. Mike's website: https://mikeclarkdrums.com/ Instagram: @mikeclarkdrums https://www.instagram.com/mikeclarkdr...

People in this episode

Guest: Mike Clark

Topics covered

• jazz
• funk
• drumming
• music history

Keywords

• Herbie Hancock
• The Headhunters
• Actual Proof
• God Make Me Funky
• Chet Baker
• Tony Bennett
• Wayne Shorter
• Christian McBride

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Actual Proof, Thrust, God Make Me Funky

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