In this episode I feature the incredible guitarist, Mark Lettieri. Mark is the guitarist for Snarky Puppy, the Fearless Flyers, and his own Mark Lettieri Group project. He is a celebrated session and touring player and his versatility is second to none. Mark discusses his tone, his signature Paul Reed Smith guitar line, crafting musical identity, a…

In this episode I feature amazing guitarist, composer, and educator Andy Wood. Andy has toured with Rascal Flatts, Locash, Scott Stapp, and Sebastian Bach, in addition to having released 6 solo albums of his own to date. Andy discusses his experiences in everything from winning guitar competitions, to touring with marquis artists, to tone-crafting,…

In this episode I interview the incredible Tom Brechtlein, drummer for Chick Corea, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Wayne Shorter, and many others. Tom tells the stories behind the beginnings of his career, his first big break, and many of the musicians he has worked with in the studio and on stage.Autor: Adam Nitti

Join me as I chat with drummer Kirk Covington, best known for his work with Tribal Tech, Zawinul, and Allan Holdsworth. Kirk chronicles his rise to jazz and fusion fame and shares some great stories from the road and stage. We also get deeper into how he became such an accomplished jazz keyboard player and singer and learn more about his latest pro…

Welcome to the Adam Nitti Podcast! In this debut episode of my new series, I interview the incredible Tom Hemby. A virtuosic guitarist, songwriter and producer, Tom settled into Nashville in 1978 to grow his career as a session player, touring musician, and solo artist. Born in Missouri, Hemby got his start touring with numerous artists including A…

Nashville based singer/songwriter/instrumentalist Aaron Cox joins us for the final installment of the 'The Players Are Loud' Series. Aaron talks about his incredible contribution to my song, "The Locust" and chronicles his journey as a musician and writer over the past decade.Autor: adamnitti

Drummer Dwayne Holloway joins us and talks about his Athens/Atlanta connection. Dwayne shares his earliest influences and encouragers and we talk musical genres and practice philosophies. Dwayne was also the drummer for Atlanta based funk band, 'Beehive' and we reflect on our history together.Autor: adamnitti

Tupelo, MS keyboardist and composer Chris Carver joins us from his studio and we talk about our history working together on each other's projects. Chris also talks in detail about his philosophy regarding creating incredible sounds and what it's like to balance professional life between musical and non-musical pursuits.…

Guitarist and longtime friend Dee Rosario joins us from Germany and talks about his journey as a guitar player and contrasts the American and German music scenes. We also recall some great stories from our funk band, 'Beehive' days and get a little nerdy about gear.Autor: adamnitti

Keyboardist/Composer/Producer Michael Whittaker joins us for a fantastic episode covering a variety of topics. Michael discusses the evolution of his studio build, tv/film composition, the influence of technology in music, and our many collaborations together.Autor: adamnitti

In this episode I am joined by long time musical colleague and friend Tom Knight (TLC, Michael Bolton). We discuss his amazing journey as a professional drummer and his involvement in my musical projects.Autor: adamnitti

Drummer Jason Palmer joins us and talks about his musical journey. We talk about his involvement with my albums and live shows and the relational aspects of music, including what contributes to our identity as musicians.Autor: adamnitti

Drummer Sonny Emory (Eric Clapton, Bruce Hornsby, Earth Wind & Fire) joins us in this episode and we discuss the deeper and more communicative nature of music. Sonny shares stories from his childhood and past influences, playing philosophy, his faith, and much more.Autor: adamnitti

Long time friend and singing/songwriting colleague Billy Buchanan joins un on this episode. We talk about the Atlanta music scene back in the day, the evolutions of bands Skin Deep and Beehive, and share a variety of fun stories from our past tours.Autor: adamnitti

Drummer Richie Martinez (Archecho) joins us in this episode of ‘The Players Are Loud’. Richie shares the story behind his performance on the title track of my latest album and talks drum tones, techniques, and teaching!Autor: adamnitti

In this episode I interview Italian guitar virtuoso Marco Sfogli and we discuss our involvement with each other's projects. Marco shares his insights regarding tone, technique, and discipline and also reveals some of the finer details of his signature instruments.Autor: adamnitti

In this episode I interview Nashville-based guitarist Scott Bernard (Kenny Loggins) and we talk about everything from guitar tones, to composition, to studio and live performances. We also talk about performing with Kenny Loggins and others, as well as how the music industry has changed significantly over time.…

In this debut episode of 'The Players Are Loud' interview series, I interview drumming legend Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Sting, John Mayer, James Taylor) and we discuss his playing on my tune, "Zombies" as well as recording techniques, remote sessions, and stories from the road and studio!Autor: adamnitti