Scott Ebright's Drum Recording Sessions
The drum recordings posted below reflect a variety of playing styles that Scott developed since the early 1960's. STUDIO SESSION DRUMMERS who record in studios full time are a rare, small fraternity in the recording industry. Scott's flexible playing styles opened more doors for his drum chops as a "hired gun". A typical work week for Scott might include playing country music one day, a new wave band the next few sessions mid-week, then playing gospel music by weeks end.
Having talent for drums is only one part of the whole package that session drummers require. You must be able to take direction and criticism GRACIOUSLY. Similar to a chameleon, Scott has a knack of blending his personality into all types of situations. He is famous for his rather LARGE PERSONALITY and quick-witted anecdotes. Scott's brand of humor made him a popular team player in many hihg-budget recording sessions. Big egos abound when demanding that studio sound engineers, recording artists, and the producer maintain a healthy respect for each others skill set and reputations in the music industry.
Scott elaborates: "I learned early on that having a KEEN SENSE OF HUMOR is a useful tool to have in my arsenal where recording sessions are a fertile ground where egos often get bruised."
Drum Samples Below
From popular hits in the 1950's through 1980's, Scott's drumming style reflects a myriad of old and new playing styles.
Whether he recorded drums using a simplistic, driving straight beat ("Physical" by Olivia Newton-John) or more flamboyant chops typical of Top 40 songs of the 1950's and 1960's, Scott always came through for producers in the end.
Scott confesses much of his earlier influences came from Gene Krupa, Mel Taylor (Ventures) and Ringo Starr (drummer for an obscure skiffel band from Liverpool in the early 1960's). Scott's favorite drumming style is jazz and his primary motivator was always Joe Morello (drummer for Dave Brubeck) at the top of the list.