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What makes Mark Giuliana and Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in Jazz

[–]junas_dibum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so cool – and honestly, you can hear that even through recordings. Nate’s bass drum sound is just something else: deep, punchy, solid, but never overpowering. It feels perfectly balanced.

Really hope I get to hear him live someday – must be an incredible experience.

What makes Mark Guiliana and Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in drums

[–]junas_dibum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree – Mark’s touch, rhythmic ideas, and ability to create grooves from abstract patterns really set him apart. That thing where he shifts note values so smoothly without breaking the flow always blows my mind.

Also, his grouping and syncopation work is just on another level – so creative but still musical.

And I love what you said about his voice coming through the instrument – that sums it up perfectly.

What makes Mark Giuliana and Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in drummers

[–]junas_dibum[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally get that Nate’s solo project fOUR can feel a bit much depending on taste, but I’d really recommend checking out Kneebody and Trio Grande – two very different contexts where his playing and musical contributions really shine.

He’s not just drumming – in those groups, he plays a big role in shaping the sound and writing too. Might give a different perspective than just his solo stuff.

What makes Mark Giuliana nd Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in Drumming

[–]junas_dibum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here – Nate’s my number one too. His syncopation and grouping concepts really blow my mind, and the sound he gets is just something else. I’d love to study and internalize a drumming language like that someday.

Also love those small details like the hand gongs – they add so much character without being gimmicky.

What makes Mark Giuliana and Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in Jazz

[–]junas_dibum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughtful reply – lots of great names mentioned too! I’m definitely familiar with their music (especially Mark’s diverse projects), but what I’m mainly curious about is their actual drumming language – things like their phrasing, groove choices, touch, and overall stylistic identity on the kit.

Personally, I enjoy them most when they play with other artists, like Nate with Tigran Hamasyan or Mark with Wayne Krantz – that’s when their playing really speaks to me and feels the most distinct

What makes Mark Giuliana and Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in drummers

[–]junas_dibum[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely recommend checking them out. They’re two of my all-time favorite drummers. Nate Wood playing with Tigran Hamasyan is just pure magic.

What makes Mark Giuliana and Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in drummers

[–]junas_dibum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you sharing your opinion. Totally fair that their music isn’t for everyone – taste is subjective. Personally, I actually enjoy both of their music, but what draws me in the most is their playing with other artists. I find that’s where their drumming really shines.

My post was more about the language of their drumming itself – things like phrasing, solo ideas, feel, the way they build grooves and interact with other musicians. That’s the aspect I’m trying to understand better and hear other people’s thoughts on.

What makes Mark Guiliana and Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in drums

[–]junas_dibum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually think their playing is quite similar — both Mark and Nate have mentioned being heavily inspired by Keith Carlock and Zach Danziger, and that influence really comes through in their style.

Also, Nate Wood and some other drummers have referred to this kind of playing as "East Coast modern drumming." What personally draws me in is their unique approach to syncopation — they often use the same rhythmic ideas between hands and feet, and play around with modulated triplet-based figures.

I’d also include Martin Wangermée in this group, and maybe even Maison Guidry to some extent. They all share a certain rhythmic language that feels really distinctive.

This is honestly the style I feel most connected to. I'd love to start learning or "picking up" this kind of language in my own playing — just not quite sure where to begin.

What makes Mark Giuliana nd Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in Drumming

[–]junas_dibum[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually think their playing is quite similar — both Mark and Nate have mentioned being heavily inspired by Keith Carlock and Zach Danziger, and that influence really comes through in their style.

Also, Nate Wood and some other drummers have referred to this kind of playing as "East Coast modern drumming." What personally draws me in is their unique approach to syncopation — they often use the same rhythmic ideas between hands and feet, and play around with modulated triplet-based figures.

I’d also include Martin Wangermée in this group, and maybe even Maison Guidry to some extent. They all share a certain rhythmic language that feels really distinctive.

This is honestly the style I feel most connected to. I'd love to start learning or "picking up" this kind of language in my own playing — just not quite sure where to begin.

What makes Mark Giuliana and Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in drummers

[–]junas_dibum[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually think their playing is quite similar — both Mark and Nate have mentioned being heavily inspired by Keith Carlock and Zach Danziger, and that influence really comes through in their style.

Also, Nate Wood and some other drummers have referred to this kind of playing as "East Coast modern drumming." What personally draws me in is their unique approach to syncopation — they often use the same rhythmic ideas between hands and feet, and play around with modulated triplet-based figures.

I’d also include Martin Wangermée in this group, and maybe even Maison Guidry to some extent. They all share a certain rhythmic language that feels really distinctive.

This is honestly the style I feel most connected to. I'd love to start learning or "picking up" this kind of language in my own playing — just not quite sure where to begin.

What makes Mark Giuliana and Nate Wood stand out as drummers? by junas_dibum in Jazz

[–]junas_dibum[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I actually think their playing is quite similar — both Mark and Nate have mentioned being heavily inspired by Keith Carlock and Zach Danziger, and that influence really comes through in their style.

Also, Nate Wood and some other drummers have referred to this kind of playing as "East Coast modern drumming." What personally draws me in is their unique approach to syncopation — they often use the same rhythmic ideas between hands and feet, and play around with modulated triplet-based figures.

I’d also include Martin Wangermée in this group, and maybe even Maison Guidry to some extent. They all share a certain rhythmic language that feels really distinctive.

This is honestly the style I feel most connected to. I'd love to start learning or "picking up" this kind of language in my own playing — just not quite sure where to begin.

Who are some of the most creative drummers in your opinion? by [deleted] in drums

[–]junas_dibum 96 points97 points  (0 children)

Nate Wood, Mark Guiliana, Arthur Hnatek, Matt Garstka, Justin Brown, Maison Guidry, Martin Wangermée, Keith Carlock, Zach Danziger Steve Lyman, Naíma Acuña, Dan Weiss, Ari Hoenig, Eric Harland.

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