This year I am listed as #5 best drummer of the year, alongside some of my all-time favorite musicians. The blog referenced my work on Amanda Ruzza's "This is What Happened" album, which I produced with her and played drums on. Amanda (bass), Mamiko Watanabe (keys) and Alex Nolan (guitar) also made it to Jazz Station's top-10 based on their playing on this album.
Another recording that I am proud to have participated on, Sérgio Galvão's "Phantom Fish", also appeared on the list - Sérgio was #8 best sax soprano.
Congrats to these wonderful musicians above, and many thanks to everybody involved on both recordings. It's been a blast working with all of you! Thanks to so much Arnaldo and the Jazz Station blog! Happy 2014!
Check out the complete list of winners on this link:
http://jazzstation-oblogdearnaldodesouteiros.blogspot.com.br/2013/12/the-best-jazz-of-2013.html
here is a snapshot of the best of the year drummers list -
