Recordings & Performances

Black and white photo of Skip Hadden playing a drum set outdoors.

PRESS AND REVIEWS

"I've been a Skip Hadden fan since I heard him swinging the funk with Weather Report on Mysterious Traveler. This recording should help correct what must now be recognized as negligent oversight by the music community at large. Those in the know knew. From a drumming point of view alone, Live at the Willow is worth the price of admission. Add Michael Bocian, Bill Frisell and Ratzo Harris? Now you're talking. Listening to this set of music has left me inspired." — PETER ERSKINE

"...touchingly beautiful is the dialogue between drummer Skip Hadden and tenor saxophonist Dewey Redman, especially in the improv...my attention is also drawn to the totally unconventional but very communicative playing of Skip Hadden." — JAZZ FORUM, OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FEDERATION

AS A PERFORMER

Skip has performed on stage and in studios throughout the world since 1968. Equally at home in an intimate jazz club as on the stage of a major festival, Skip brings distinct creative abilities to every musical situation.

Whether recording with international artists or sitting in at a jam session far from the limelight, his passion for music and the drums — and his respect for musical colleagues — always shows through.

COLLABORATIONS

Throughout his career, Skip has performed and recorded with a diverse range of artists including:

Michael Bocian

Ira Sullivan

Ernie Krivda

Sonny Stitt

Bill DeArango

John Abercrombie

Lou Donaldson

Billy Pierce

Bill Dobbins

Emanuelle Cisi