Background
When I started studying jazz at Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 1995, my knowledge of jazz history was nascent, and I was constantly inundated by my lecturers with the names of players and albums I hadn't heard of before…

By Dave Goodman | Read time: approx. 4 mins

"Who are your favourite drummers?"

That's what I ask new students fairly early on in the piece. I find that it's rare, however, to receive an answer that demonstrates an awareness…

I had a very enjoyable chat with Jeff Doukakis a few weeks back - Jeff's a great conversationalist - and here's a preview of what's going to be released on his great podcast series The Deconstructed Drummer next week. It's…

Dear friends, 

This month I have some exciting news to tell you about the Dave Goodman Quartet, including discount ticket offers, but first I want to congratulate Australian jazz legends Mike Nock and John Pochée for each reaching their…