Atlanta-based Jazz Drummer, Composer, Arranger and Bandleader Dave Potter
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. We catch up with Atlanta-based jazz drummer, composer, arranger, and bandleader Dave Potter to discuss his highly anticipated 2025 album, Retro Groove 2.
On his third album as a leader, Dave brings a fresh jazz perspective to classic '80s hits from artists like Whitney Houston, Rush, The Isley Brothers, Toto, and more. His early fascination with the funk and fusion drumming of Billy Cobham and Dennis Chambers led him to a pivotal moment—discovering Tony Williams' work with the Miles Davis Quintet, which shaped his jazz journey…
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