LARNELL LEWIS: Small Changes Can Completely Level Up YOUR Drumming

Iconic three-time Grammy winner Larnell Lewis joins Drummer’s Review interviewer Ollie Winiberg to talk about his upcoming performance in Germany for The Europe Drum Show 2025, alongside drumming for Gregory Porter, Lalah Hathaway, Pat Metheny and so many more. Be sure not to miss Larnell’s stellar performance…grab your tickets for the hottest drum weekend now: https://www.theeuropedrumshow.com

00:45 – This or that? 

04:27 – 3 Grammys

07:50 – Small changes to level up

10:45 – Are drummers natural extroverts?

13:05 – Drumming in church

19:50: – Is it ever too late?

21:30 – Pat Metheny

27:00 – The gathering…


Larnell Proudly Plays…

Yamaha Drums

Zildjian Cymbals

Evans Drumheads

Promark Drumsticks

X-Percussion

Prologix

Latin Percussion


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BIOGRAPHY:

Larnell Lewis is a passionate and joyful creator, as well as one of today’s most skilled drummers. His outstanding playing and creativity have earned him three GRAMMY awards (two with Snarky Puppy and one with Alejandro Sanz) and catalyzed a successful solo career. Larnell has been known to collaborate with a wide range of preeminent musicians, showcasing his deep connection to jazz, fusion, and his Afro-Caribbean roots.

Lewis has toured and performed with renowned artists including Quincy Jones, Laila Biali, Gregory Porter, Benny Golson, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, and more. His immense talent, fierce creativity, and evolving musical style keep him in-demand as a collaborator, while his knowledge and skillset make him a dedicated Music Educator at Humber College, Canada’s most respected institution for post-secondary music education.

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