Johnny Vidacovich
There is no drummer from New Orleans having more of an impact on the sound of the city than Johnny Vidacovich. New Orleans is Johnny’s soul. Along with his mastery of drums, Johnny captures the pulse of his surroundings and translates those emotions into one of his signature poems, which have become equally as expressive as his music, and more frequently, Johnny’s words and voice are recorded with other artists. It would be a disappointment if his own projects didn’t include a track with vocals. Johnny has a lot to say and a lot to play.
Johnny’s recording career has weaved through New Orleans royalty- Professor Longhair, Dr. John, Johnny Adams, Alvin “Red” Tyler, Tab Benoit-Voice of the Wetlands, George Porter Jr.,James Booker, and Al Belleto while contributing to albums by Nat Adderley, Mose Allison, Bobby McFerrin, Joe Sample, John Scofield, Irma Thomas, Jon Cleary, Charlie Rich, Charles Neville, Shane Theriot, Ray Anderson, Michael Pellera, Tony Dagradi, David Torkanowsky, Gianni Bedori, Scott Albert Johnson, Bill Morrissey, Michael Kaeshammer, Tangle Eye, Thais Clark, John Mooney, Mambo Brothers, James Singleton, Mike Dillion, Clarence Johnson lll, Rick Margitza, Lenny McDaniel, Chuck Bereron, Tim Lauglin, Bill Deraime, Harry Connick, Sr., Phillip Manuel, Theresa Anderson, The Pfister Sisters, Lillian Boutté, Roland Stone, Zachary Richard, Charlie Hunter, Jeff Coffin, Robert Walter, June Yamagishi, Andres Osborne, Papa Mali, Scott Ramminger, Willy DeVille, Angelle Trosclair, Michelle Wilson, Phil Parnell, Giorgio Gaslini, Hesse Koerner Petrov, Nolatet…..and of course his many years with the iconic Astral Project.
Source: JohnnyVidacovich.com
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