Big Fat Five: Allison Miller's (Drummer / Composer / Teacher) Top 5 Influential Records

This week’s guest is Allison Miller. Allison, based in New York City, is an American drummer, composer, and educator known for her versatile style. Fusing jazz with rock, funk, and global music elements, she has collaborated with notable artists including Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ani DiFranco, Natalie Merchant, Brandi Carlile, and others. A prolific solo artist, her latest album "Rivers in Our Veins" was released in 2023. Miller's dynamic drumming and dedication to musical innovation resonate with audiences across the globe. I hope you enjoy the 5 records that helped shape Allison Miller into the musician she is today. Cheers! --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit. ALLISON’S BIG FAT FIVE: Album - Around the World in a Day Artist - Prince Release Year - 1985 Key Track(s) - Tamborine, Condition of the Heart, Temptation Drummer - Prince, Sheila E - Album - Miles Smiles Artist - Miles Davis Release Year - 1967 Key Track(s) - Freedom Jazz Dance, Gingerbread Boy, Footprints, Dolores Drummer - Tony Williams - Album - The Avant-Garde Artist - John Coltrane and Don Cherry Release Year - 1966 Key Track(s) - The Invisible, The Blessing, Focus on Sanity Drummer - Ed Blackwell - Album - Plantation Lullabies Artist - Meshell Ndegeocello Release Year - 1993 Key Track(s) - I’m Diggin’ You, Step into the Projects, Call Me, Sit Outside Your Door Drummer - David Gamson - Album - Zoning Artist - Mary Lou Williams Release Year - 1974 Key Track(s) - Praise The Lord, Intermission, Rosa Mae Drummer - Mickey Roker - HONORABLE MENTIONS: - Speak No Evil - Wayne Shorter Black and Red - Live in Willisau The Cure - Keith Jarrett Trio Empyrean Isles - Herbie Hancock Sounds of Joy - Joe Lovano Unity - Larry Young Special Edition - Jack Dejohnette For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices