Stanton Moore
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Stanton Moore is a drummer
raised in Metairie, Louisiana. Most widely known as a founding member of Galactic
, Moore has also pursued a solo recording career (beginning with his 1998 debut All Kooked Out!
) and recorded with bands as diverse as jazz-funk keyboardist Robert Walter
and heavy metal act Corrosion of Conformity
. He also travels internationally to teach New Orleans drumming, writes a regular column for drumming magazines, and releases instructional books and videos.
As of 2008 some of Moore's recent projects include the Stanton Moore Trio, Garage A Trois
and the Midnite Disturbers. Moore performs with his Stanton Moore Trio including a variety of local and visiting musicians in New Orleans. As a trio he has toured nationally with keyboardist Robert Walter and guitarist Will Bernard
. Additionally, Walter and Bernard are the credited musicians on Moore's two most recent solo albums. Moore continues to perform with his co-founded Garage A Trois with Skerik
, Mike Dillon
and Marco Benevento
. Moore organized the all-star brass band Midnite Disturbers with drummer Kevin O'Day. The Midnite Disturbers are Trombone Shorty
and Jamelle Williams on trumpets, Big Sam
and Mark Mullins on trombones, Ben Ellman and Skerik
on saxophones, Jeffery Hills on sousaphone and Kevin O’Day and Moore on drums.
Other ongoing collaborations include bands such as Dragon Smoke and MG5. Dragon Smoke features Eric Lindell
, Robert Mercurio, Ivan Neville
and Stanton Moore. MG5 (formerly Frequinox) features Robert Walter, Robert Mercurio, Will Bernard, Donald Harrison
, Jeff Coffin
and Stanton Moore.
Since Hurricane Katrina
Moore has helped start and participates in the Tipitina's Foundation
workshop for students, providing young people an opportunity to learn, play and perform with professional musicians.
Recently, Moore has collaborated with Tom Morello
of Rage Against the Machine
and Boots Riley
of the Coup on a new project under the name Street Sweeper Social Club
, which released an album on June 16, 2009.
Moore released Emphasis! (On Parenthesis) on Telarc April 2008 as Stanton Moore Trio. The trio consists of long time associates Robert Walter and Will Bernard.
At the 2009 Winter NAMM Show
in Anaheim, California
Stanton Moore introduced a signature model snare drum under his own brand, The Stanton Moore Drum company of New Orleans. The drum is 4.5" x 14" made of titanium. Stanton worked closely with drum designer Ronn Dunnett (Dunnett Classic Drums) to create a drum that embodied the sound of a classic vintage snare drum that Stanton had once owned.
In the July 2001 issue of Modern Drummer
Stanton Moore won the reader polls in both the Educational Book and Educational DVD categories for his Groove Alchemy educational series.
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Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
raised in Metairie, Louisiana. Most widely known as a founding member of Galactic
Galactic
Galactic is a funk and jazz jam band from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.-Origins and background:Originally formed in 1994 as an octet and including singer Chris Lane and guitarist Rob Gowen, the group was soon pared down to a sextet of: guitarist Jeff Raines, bassist Robert Mercurio,...
, Moore has also pursued a solo recording career (beginning with his 1998 debut All Kooked Out!
All Kooked Out! (Stanton Moore album)
All Kooked Out! is the first studio album by New Orleans, Louisiana based drummer Stanton Moore.It was recorded entirely live in the studio with no overdubs and no headphones, in a week-long session that also yielded Mysteryfunk, the debut album for Garage A Trois...
) and recorded with bands as diverse as jazz-funk keyboardist Robert Walter
Robert Walter (musician)
Robert Walter is a keyboard player specializing in instrumental soul jazz on the Hammond B3 organ. He is a founding memberof The Greyboy Allstars, and has since led his own band Robert Walter's 20th Congress.-Biography:...
and heavy metal act Corrosion of Conformity
Corrosion of Conformity
Corrosion of Conformity is an American heavy metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina formed in 1982. For almost the majority of its existence, the band has consisted of guitarist Woody Weatherman, bassist Mike Dean , drummer Reed Mullin and vocalist and rhythm...
. He also travels internationally to teach New Orleans drumming, writes a regular column for drumming magazines, and releases instructional books and videos.
As of 2008 some of Moore's recent projects include the Stanton Moore Trio, Garage A Trois
Garage A Trois
Garage A Trois is a quartet including drummer Stanton Moore, saxophonist Skerik, vibraphone and percussionist Mike Dillon and keyboardist Marco Benevento. They play a variety of music including rock, funk and jazz.- History :...
and the Midnite Disturbers. Moore performs with his Stanton Moore Trio including a variety of local and visiting musicians in New Orleans. As a trio he has toured nationally with keyboardist Robert Walter and guitarist Will Bernard
Will Bernard
Will Bernard is a guitarist and band leader from the San Francisco Bay Area, now living in Brooklyn, New York. He has led the Will Bernard Band, Will Bernard Trio, Will Bernard 4-tet, and Motherbug....
. Additionally, Walter and Bernard are the credited musicians on Moore's two most recent solo albums. Moore continues to perform with his co-founded Garage A Trois with Skerik
Skerik
Skerik is an American saxophonist from Seattle, Washington. Performing on the tenor and baritone saxophone, often with electronics and loops, Skerik is a pioneer in a playing style that has been dubbed saxophonics. He is a founding member of Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois and Skerik's Syncopated...
, Mike Dillon
Mike Dillon (musician)
Mike Dillon is a percussionist, vibraphonist, bandleader, vocalist and songwriter born in San Antonio, Texas. He is a member of Critters Buggin, Les Claypool's Fancy Band and Garage A Trois...
and Marco Benevento
Marco Benevento
Marco Benevento is a pianist, organist and composer from Brooklyn, New York. Benevento is known for his effected piano work with his trio as well as his Hammond Organ and Wurlitzer Electric Piano work with the Benevento Russo Duo...
. Moore organized the all-star brass band Midnite Disturbers with drummer Kevin O'Day. The Midnite Disturbers are Trombone Shorty
Troy Andrews
Troy Andrews , also known by the stage name Trombone Shorty is a trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He has worked in jazz, funk and rap music. Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews as well as the grandson of singer and...
and Jamelle Williams on trumpets, Big Sam
Big Sam (musician)
Sammie "Big Sam" Williams is a trombonist and band leader from New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been a member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and currently leads Big Sam's Funky Nation. In youth he studied with educator and saxophonist Kidd Jordan and at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts...
and Mark Mullins on trombones, Ben Ellman and Skerik
Skerik
Skerik is an American saxophonist from Seattle, Washington. Performing on the tenor and baritone saxophone, often with electronics and loops, Skerik is a pioneer in a playing style that has been dubbed saxophonics. He is a founding member of Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois and Skerik's Syncopated...
on saxophones, Jeffery Hills on sousaphone and Kevin O’Day and Moore on drums.
Other ongoing collaborations include bands such as Dragon Smoke and MG5. Dragon Smoke features Eric Lindell
Eric Lindell
Eric Lindell is an American singer-songwriter, born in San Mateo, California, who came to national prominence after relocating to New Orleans. His recording career began in 1996 as a local/regional New Orleans-based artist. Beginning in 2006, when he was picked up by Alligator Records, he has...
, Robert Mercurio, Ivan Neville
Ivan Neville
Ivan Neville is a multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, and songwriter. He is the son of Aaron Neville and nephew to members of The Neville Brothers....
and Stanton Moore. MG5 (formerly Frequinox) features Robert Walter, Robert Mercurio, Will Bernard, Donald Harrison
Donald Harrison
Donald Harrison, Jr. is an American jazz saxophonist from New Orleans, Louisiana.-Biography:Harrison studied at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and Berklee College of Music. He played with Roy Haynes, Jack McDuff, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Terence Blanchard and Don Pullen in the...
, Jeff Coffin
Jeff Coffin
Jeff Coffin is an American jazz and alternative rock musician best known as the saxophonist for Dave Matthews Band and Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. In addition to the saxophone, he plays clarinet, flute and oboe.-Biography:...
and Stanton Moore.
Since Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
Moore has helped start and participates in the Tipitina's Foundation
Tipitina's Foundation
Tipitina's Foundation, is a not-for-profit charity organization in the United States in place to encourage the city of New Orleans to continue its musical heritage, in particular in the wake of the city's tragedy, Hurricane Katrina. Part of the foundation's purpose is to empower the youth of the...
workshop for students, providing young people an opportunity to learn, play and perform with professional musicians.
Recently, Moore has collaborated with Tom Morello
Tom Morello
Thomas Baptiste "Tom" Morello is a Grammy Award-winning American guitarist best known for his tenure with the bands Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, his acoustic solo act The Nightwatchman, and his newest group, Street Sweeper Social Club...
of Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1991, the group's line-up consists of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello and drummer Brad Wilk...
and Boots Riley
Boots Riley
Boots Riley is an American musician, vocalist, writer, and public speaker most known for being the front man and producer of The Coup as well as the front man for Street Sweeper Social Club.-Biography:...
of the Coup on a new project under the name Street Sweeper Social Club
Street Sweeper Social Club
Street Sweeper Social Club is an American Rap Rock supergroup, formed in Los Angeles, California in 2006. The band primarily consists of guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and vocalist/emcee Boots Riley of The Coup. The band has been testing songs out during Tom Morello's...
, which released an album on June 16, 2009.
Moore released Emphasis! (On Parenthesis) on Telarc April 2008 as Stanton Moore Trio. The trio consists of long time associates Robert Walter and Will Bernard.
At the 2009 Winter NAMM Show
NAMM Show
The NAMM Show is one of the largest music product trade shows in the world, founded in 1901. It is held every January in Anaheim, California, USA, at the Anaheim Convention Center...
in Anaheim, California
Anaheim, California
Anaheim is a city in Orange County, California. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was about 365,463, making it the most populated city in Orange County, the 10th most-populated city in California, and ranked 54th in the United States...
Stanton Moore introduced a signature model snare drum under his own brand, The Stanton Moore Drum company of New Orleans. The drum is 4.5" x 14" made of titanium. Stanton worked closely with drum designer Ronn Dunnett (Dunnett Classic Drums) to create a drum that embodied the sound of a classic vintage snare drum that Stanton had once owned.
In the July 2001 issue of Modern Drummer
Modern Drummer
Modern Drummer is a monthly publication targeting the interests of on drummers and percussionists. The magazine features interviews, equipment reviews, and columns offering advice on technique, as well as information for the general public...
Stanton Moore won the reader polls in both the Educational Book and Educational DVD categories for his Groove Alchemy educational series.
Selected discography
- All Kooked Out! (Fog City Records, 1998)
- Flyin' the Koop (VerveVerve RecordsVerve Records is an American jazz record label now owned by Universal Music Group. It was founded by Norman Granz in 1956, absorbing the catalogues of his earlier labels, Clef Records and Norgran Records , and material which had been licensed to Mercury previously.-Jazz and folk origins:The Verve...
/Blue Thumb RecordsBlue Thumb RecordsBlue Thumb Records was an American record label founded in 1968 by Bob Krasnow, along with former A&M Records executives Tommy LiPuma and Don Graham. Krasnow had been in the record business for a number of years, working as a promotion man for King Records and also working for Buddah/Kama Sutra...
, 2002) - IIIIII (Stanton Moore album)III is Stanton Moore's third studio solo album released 2006. As each of Moore's solo albums have had unique character, III features keyboardist Robert Walter and guitarist Will Bernard for a 1970s-like soul funk with a "sense of authenticity" as "artists who live it."It was recorded at...
(Telarc International, September 26, 2006) - Emphasis! (On Parenthesis) (Telarc International, April 22, 2008)
- Groove Alchemy (Telarc International, April 13, 2010)
With Galactic
- Coolin' OffCoolin' OffCoolin' Off is the first studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic.-Track listing:All tracks by Galactic#"Go Go" – 3:02#"Welcome to New Orleans" – 0:14#"Something's Wrong With This Picture" – 5:56#"Funky Bird" – 4:57...
(Fog City RecordsFog City RecordsFog City Records is an independent record label based in San Francisco.Founded in 1996 by producer/engineer Dan Prothero, the label's first release was the highly successful "Coolin' Off" which launched the career of New Orleans based funk band Galactic...
, 1996) - Crazyhorse MongooseCrazyhorse MongooseCrazyhorse Mongoose is the second studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic.The album reached a peak position of #24 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.-Track listing:All tracks by Galactic# "Hamp's Hump" – 3:45...
(Capricorn, 1999) - Late for the FutureLate for the FutureLate for the Future is the third studio album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic.The album reached a peak position of #4 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.-Track listing:#"Black Eyed Pea" – 3:46#"Baker's Dozen" – 4:18...
(Polygram, 2000) - We Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina'sWe Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina'sWe Love 'Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina's is a live album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. Recorded live at Tipitina's Uptown in New Orleans, LA.-Track listing:# Crazyhorse Mongoose – 6:35# Moog Marmalade – 5:20# Bobski/Jeffe 2000 – 2:48...
(Volcano, 2001) - Vintage ReserveVintage ReserveVintage Reserve is a compilation album by the New Orleans, LA based band Galactic. It features tracks found on their three previous records, as well as two live, unreleased tracks.-Track listing:# Welcome to New Orleans – 0:14...
(Volcano, 2003) - RuckusRuckus- Business and Organizations:*Ruckus Network, formerly a provider of digital entertainment services for all American colleges and universities*Ruckus Society, an organization that provides training in techniques of political activism...
(Sanctuary Records, 2003) - From the Corner to the BlockFrom the Corner to the BlockFrom the Corner to the Block is the fifth studio album by the New Orleans-based jazz fusion/funk group Galactic. Unlike the group's other albums, From the Corner to the Block is a collaboration with various alternative hip hop musicians. It was produced by Count, Ben Ellman and Galactic.-Track...
(2007) - Ya-Ka-May (February 9, 2010) U.S
With Garage A Trois
- MysteryfunkMysteryfunkMysteryfunk is the first EP by Garage A Trois released in 1999. It is a 45 rpm 12 inch vinyl record. The recordings were taken completely improvised, live and with no overdubs, or samples at Magazine Studios during the February 1998 recording of Stanton Moore's debut solo release All Kooked...
(Fog City Records, 1999) - EmphasizerEmphasizerEmphasizer is the first full length studio album by Garage A Trois released in 2003.-Track listing:# "Hard Headed Rio AKA Rio Cuca Dura" - 4:14# "Sprung Monkey" - 4:39# "Plena for My Grundle" - 3:40# "A-Frame" - 3:56# "We See" - 3:53...
(Tone Cool Records, 2003) - Outre MerOutre MerOutre Mer is the second full-length studio album by Garage A Trois released in 2005. Uniquely combining drums, percussion, eight-string guitar and saxophone it is funk-influenced and emphasizes polyrhythmic grooves...
(Telarc Records, 2005) - Power PatriotPower PatriotPower Patriot is the third studio album by Garage A Trois. It is the first CD with the musician line-up that includes Stanton Moore, Skerik, Mike Dillon and Marco Benevento...
(The Royal Potato Family, 2009)
With others
- Some Twigs - Oxenthrust (Oxen Sounds, 1991)
- Money Shot - Robert Walter's 20th Congress (Fog City Records, 2000)
- Live From New YorkLive from New YorkLive from New York may refer to:* Tori Amos: Live from New York, a concert album by Tori Amos* "Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!", a famous line from the TV show Saturday Night Live...
- Bonerama - (Tracks 2-7) (Bonerama, 2004) - Super Heavy OrganSuper Heavy OrganSuper Heavy Organ is an album by New Orleans and San Diego keyboardist Robert Walter.- Musicians :* Robert Walter - Hammond organ piano, clavinet, melodica, percussion* Johnny Vidacovich - drums* Stanton Moore - drums* Tim Green - tenor saxophone...
- Robert WalterRobert Walter (musician)Robert Walter is a keyboard player specializing in instrumental soul jazz on the Hammond B3 organ. He is a founding memberof The Greyboy Allstars, and has since led his own band Robert Walter's 20th Congress.-Biography:...
- (Magna CartaMagna CartaMagna Carta is an English charter, originally issued in the year 1215 and reissued later in the 13th century in modified versions, which included the most direct challenges to the monarch's authority to date. The charter first passed into law in 1225...
, 2005) - In the Arms of GodIn the Arms of GodIn the Arms of God is the seventh studio album by Corrosion of Conformity and was released April 5, 2005. So far, it is the only Corrosion of Conformity album to not feature drummer Reed Mullin...
- Corrosion of ConformityCorrosion of ConformityCorrosion of Conformity is an American heavy metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina formed in 1982. For almost the majority of its existence, the band has consisted of guitarist Woody Weatherman, bassist Mike Dean , drummer Reed Mullin and vocalist and rhythm...
(2005) - The Coalition of the WillingThe Coalition of the Willing (album)The Coalition of the Willing is the 2006 album by drummer Bobby Previte. It combines elements of both jazz and classic rock. Featured artists include Charlie Hunter on guitar, Steve Bernstein on trumpet, Jamie Saft on the Hammond organ and Skerik on saxophone. Although Hunter is mostly known for...
- Bobby PreviteBobby PreviteRobert "Bobby" Previte is a drummer, composer and bandleader. Previte earned a B.A. in Economics at the University at Buffalo, where he also studied percussion. He moved to New York City in 1979, and became active in the city's thriving jazz and experimental music scenes...
(2006) - Blue Plate SpecialBlue Plate Special (album)Blue Plate Special is a jazz studio album by Will Bernard recorded and released in 2008. The recording includes jazz-funk musicians Will Bernard on guitar, Stanton Moore on drums, John Medeski on keyboards and Andy Hess on bass.-Track listing:# "Baby Goats" - 5:22# "Magpie" - 5:19# "Blue Plate...
- Will BernardWill BernardWill Bernard is a guitarist and band leader from the San Francisco Bay Area, now living in Brooklyn, New York. He has led the Will Bernard Band, Will Bernard Trio, Will Bernard 4-tet, and Motherbug....
(Palmetto, 2008) - Street Sweeper Social ClubStreet Sweeper Social ClubStreet Sweeper Social Club is an American Rap Rock supergroup, formed in Los Angeles, California in 2006. The band primarily consists of guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and vocalist/emcee Boots Riley of The Coup. The band has been testing songs out during Tom Morello's...
- Street Sweeper Social ClubStreet Sweeper Social ClubStreet Sweeper Social Club is an American Rap Rock supergroup, formed in Los Angeles, California in 2006. The band primarily consists of guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine and vocalist/emcee Boots Riley of The Coup. The band has been testing songs out during Tom Morello's...
(Warner Music Group, 2009)
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External links
- Stanton Moore official website
- Stanton Moore Fog City Records site
- Garage A Trois official site
- Bosphorus Cymbals: Stanton Moore Signature Series
- Stanton Moore collection at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
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