Adam Nussbaum Interview

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 My first exposure to Adam Nussbaum came by way of New York jazz guitarist John Abercrombie recordings.  I'm quite familiar with Nussbaum's work in a modern approach to jazz, yet his numerous projects explore the entire jazz spectrum.  The musicians he has accompanied and recorded with reads like a book of who's who in the jazz community.</div> <bR> <div> Nussbaum was born in New York and majored in music at Davis Centre, City College of New York.  Nussbaum's family environment embraced a deep appreciation for the arts and he eventually involved himself in jazz.</div> <bR> <div>        - Mark D McKinley  (Mark's Online Music Source)</div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="nussbaum_pic"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#adam_nussbaum" TITLE="Adam Nussbaum Interview"><U><IMG SRC="36e96360.jpg" border=0 width="406" height="310" ALT="Jazz Drummer Adam Nussbaum" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> Photo courtesy of Bernhard Castiglioni at <A HREF="http://www.drummerworld.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drummerworld.com"><U>DrummerWorld.com</U></A></div> <div> Photo by Heinz Kronberger</div> <bR> <div> <B>The Interview</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  What becomes your primary focus when playing for a modern jazz guitarist such as John Abercrombie, verses a more traditional guitarist in a trio setting?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  Each situation brings it's own specific requirements. I listen, feel and respond and try to supply what the music demands.</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  Would you explain the distinction between using restraint and displaying a show of force in terms of setting the appropriate beat when accompanying musicians of varying styles.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  My goal is to accompany in a manner that is appropriate for the music.  By using a combination of my intuition, experience, ears, and being sensitive, I try to do the right thing.</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  Do traditional jazz compositions or modern jazz compositions play the bigger role in making that distinction?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  I think you have to be accountable to the music and it's participants.</div> <div>  <A NAME="uffe_steen_trio"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  Would you offer some insight into the music of the Uffe Steen Trio?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>   BIG FUN!!!  Uffe has a great sound and a very blues oriented feel in everything he plays.  <A HREF="http://www.ginman.dk/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.ginman.dk/"><U>Lennart Ginman</U></A> plays bass in a very strong supportive manner that enables us to have a solid foundation and HIT!</div> <div> I love that.  We just <I>played ........</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  What other projects have you been involved with that combined elements of jazz, blues and/or rock?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>   Many.  I'm a product of the times I've grown up in.  A lot of situations have involved many fusions of different elements.  The following artists all respect the jazz tradition, but have brought other elements to their music as well, <A HREF="http://www.upbeat.com/lieb/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.upbeat.com/lieb/"><U>Dave Liebman</U></A>, <A HREF="http://www.johnscofield.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.johnscofield.com/"><U>John Scofield</U></A>, <A HREF="http://www.johnabercrombie.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.johnabercrombie.com/"><U>John Abercrombie</U></A>, <A HREF="http://www.bobberg.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.bobberg.com/"><U>Bob Berg</U></A>, Mike Brecker, <A HREF="http://www.randybrecker.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.randybrecker.com/"><U>Randy Brecker</U></A>, <A HREF="http://www.elianeelias.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.elianeelias.com/"><U>Eliane Elias</U></A>, <A HREF="http://gilevans.free.fr/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://gilevans.free.fr/"><U>Gil Evans</U></A>, <A HREF="http://www.mikestern.org/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.mikestern.org/"><U>Mike Stern</U></A>, <A HREF="http://www.uffe-steen.dk/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.uffe-steen.dk/"><U>Uffe Steen</U></A>, <A HREF="http://www.daliafaitelson.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.daliafaitelson.com/"><U>Dalia Faitelson</U></A>, and others.</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  What projects are you working on for 2003?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>   Gigs with <A HREF="http://www.jamesmoody.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.jamesmoody.com/"><U>James Moody</U></A>, <A HREF="http://www.musicfolio.com/jazz/joe_sample.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.musicfolio.com/jazz/joe_sampl"><U>Joe Sample</U></A>, John Abercrombie, <A HREF="http://www.enjarecords.com/GEORGE_GRUNTZ.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.enjarecords.com/GEORGE_GRUNTZ"><U>George Gruntz</U></A>, <A HREF="http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/reviews/story/0,11712,908765,00.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/reviews/s"><U>Rita Marcotulli</U></A>, <A HREF="http://www.wdr.de/radio/orchester/big_band/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.wdr.de/radio/orchester/big_ba"><U>WDR Big Band</U></A> in Köln Germany ...........</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  As an artist, I occasionally focus on a select group of colors depending on the image I wish to achieve.  As a musician, what determines your choices of drums/percussions as far as the setup you would use to achieve your goal?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>   I usually use a kit of traditional size drums and depend on my ears to determine my tuning and touch to achieve the sonic results that work in the context at hand.</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  Imagining drums being your canvases, what colors would you begin with if you were providing [painting] the heartbeat for a performer such as Cassandra Wilson?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  I would start with natural earth tone colors.</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  Who are the new artists you consider to be innovators in jazz?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  I won't name individuals.  The world is getting smaller.  We live in a time when everything is influencing everyone ........ Music has always been effected by the world around it.</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  I'm sure there have been many performances that have left you inspired, but is there one performance that stands above the rest, involving exceptional improvisations amongst your fellow musicians?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  Those magical moments have happened in a variety of situations.  I can't isolate any one gig. Hopefully the next one!</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  Let's talk a few minutes about drummers that really inspire you. Who are they?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  The great ones.  We all know who they are.</div> <div> Feel is the thing for me.  Everyone from <A HREF="http://www.redhotjazz.com/baby.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.redhotjazz.com/baby.html"><U>Baby Dodds</U></A> to <A HREF="http://www.furious.com/perfect/milfordgraves.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.furious.com/perfect/milfordgr"><U>Milford Graves</U></A> have influenced me.</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  Which is the greater source of their inspiration for you-- their technique of playing the drums, or their attitude toward the instrument?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  The attitude.  To quote an old saying .....</div> <div> <I>                      'It ain't what you do, it's the way you do it'</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  What nontraditional instrument would you like to introduce into a trio format for the sole purpose of expounding on jazz improvisations?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  Interesting question.  I'm more concerned with what's being conveyed, than the instrument it's on.</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  You've been involved with several of Jamey Aebersold's projects.  At what music junction did your paths cross? </div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  I initially met <A HREF="http://www.jazzbooks.com/jameys_bio.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.jazzbooks.com/jameys_bio.htm"><U>Jamey</U></A> in Australia, when on tour with Dave Liebman in 1980.  I was involved in workshops along with him and a fantastic teacher, <A HREF="http://www.music.unt.edu/jazz/soph.html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.music.unt.edu/jazz/soph.html"><U>Ed Soph</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  How has Jamey influenced your own thoughts on music?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  I respect his devotion to helping spread the word of jazz.</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  How do you balance the demands placed on your time and talents?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  It's a constant challenge.  Trying to play, trying to be with the family, and trying to pay the bills ........</div> <bR> <div> <B>mogswebsite.com:</B>  What interests do you pursue outside the studios and live performances?</div> <bR> <div> <B>Adam Nussbaum:</B>  I love my family. I like to read, enjoy the company of people, my dog ............. I'm fortunate to love what I do.  It's a real challenge at times, but it's an ongoing ever-changing journey.</div> <bR> <div> (C) 2003 Mark's Online Music Source</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://www.adamnussbaum.net/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.adamnussbaum.net/"><U>Adam Nussbaum Official Website</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="36f2c1e0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="286" ALT="Jazz Drummer Adam Nussbaum" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Photo courtesy of Bernhard Castiglioni at <A HREF="http://www.drummerworld.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drummerworld.com"><U>DrummerWorld.com</U></A></div> <div> Photo by Heinz Kronberger</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#adam_nussbaum" TITLE="Adam Nussbaum Interview"><U>TOP OF PAGE</U></A>    <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The MOGS Interviews"><U>RETURN</U></A></div> <bR> <div> MOGS INTERVIEWS SPONSORED BY</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.mogswebsite.com/id245.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mogswebsite.com/id245.htm"><U><B><IMG SRC="325cb2d0.png" border=0 width="203" height="45" ALT="Mark's Online Music Source" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.mogswebsite.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mogswebsite.com/"><U><B><IMG SRC="529e9200.jpg" border=0 width="233" height="32" ALT="mogswebsite.com" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://mogswebsite.com/id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://mogswebsite.com/id3.htm"><U><B>COMPREHENSIVE INDEX</B></U></A><B>    </B><A HREF="http://mogswebsite.com/id8.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://mogswebsite.com/id8.htm"><U><B>CONTACT</B></U></A><B>    </B><A HREF="http://members.tripod.com/Mark4.Ram/MainGraphicsArea/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://members.tripod.com/Mark4.Ram/Main"><U><B>GRAPHICS</B></U></A><B>    </B><A HREF="http://members.tripod.com/Mark4.Ram/MOGSPart2/index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://members.tripod.com/Mark4.Ram/MOGS"><U><B>PHOTO GALLERY</B></U></A><B>    </B><A HREF="http://mogswebsite.com/id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://mogswebsite.com/id30.htm"><U><B>QUOTES</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>Website Design by Mark McKinley       Logos (C) 1999-2018 </B><A HREF="http://www.mogswebsite.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mogswebsite.com"><U><B>www.mogswebsite.com</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>