Warren Odze's guest appearances

Warren Odze

Enlighten: Uplift & Inspire

Drum History

Broadway Drumming 101

Sammy Merendino

Nick White

Mike Edison

Jim DeRogatis

Jennifer Mancuso

Shannon Ford

Chris Bennett

Paul Mason

David Wood

Patrick Jones

Dan Bailey

Alvin Ailey

Jim Clark

Suzanne Toro

Kurt Dahl

OwlTail

In this episode, we discuss his experience programming early drum machines, landing shows like Seussical, Seussical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Lennon, and I learn why the musical King Kong was so difficult for him to play. We also talk about his experience subbing and sight-reading a show in front of a Broadway audience because the drummer (who had NO subs to count on) couldn’t make the show one night. What a crazy story!Clayton Craddock, the drummer of the hit broadway musical Ain't Too Proud. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University's School of Business and is a 28 year veteran of the fast-paced New York City music scene. He has played drums in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including "Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, and Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill. Also, Clayton has worked on: Footloose, Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants, The Musical, Evita, Cats, and Avenue Q.Follow him on Instagram, Twitter or read more on his website: claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we discuss his experience programming early drum machines, landing shows like Seussical, Seussical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Lennon, and I learn why the musical King Kong was so difficult for him to play. We also talk about his experience subbing and sight-reading a show in front of a Broadway audience because the drummer (who had NO subs to count on) couldn’t make the show one night. What a crazy story! Clayton Craddock, the drummer of the hit broadway musical <a href="https://www.ainttooproudmusical.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ain't Too Proud</a>. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University's School of Business and is a 28 year veteran of the fast-paced New York City music scene.  He has played drums in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbIPMr3_suc&amp;t=2248s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tick, tick…BOOM!</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4rDx82JEyo&amp;t=156s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Altar Boyz</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_EA2KjgkIE&amp;t=2s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Memphis The Musical</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd90OrXp6Ek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill</a>. Also, Clayton has worked on: Footloose, Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants, The Musical, Evita, Cats, and Avenue Q. Follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claytoncraddock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/ClaytonCraddock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or read more on his website: <a href="https://claytoncraddock.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">claytoncraddock.com</a> Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at <a href="https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe</a>

PODCAST - Warren Odze - Part TWO

Warren Odze is a Broadway veteran. He’s performed in Broadway shows such as: The Life Civil WarKat and the KingsSeussicalThoroughly Modern MillieLennonCome Fly Away The Wedding SingerPriscillaRockyAn American In ParisCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryKing KongIn this episode, we talk about his beginnings, why seeing the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan show was such a big deal, his time at Manhattan School Of Music, and what the music scene was like in the ’70s and ’80s. Clayton Craddock, the drummer of the hit broadway musical Ain't Too Proud. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University's School of Business and is a 28 year veteran of the fast-paced New York City music scene. He has played drums in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including "Tick, tick…BOOM!, Altar Boyz, Memphis The Musical, and Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill. Also, Clayton has worked on: Footloose, Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants, The Musical, Evita, Cats, and Avenue Q.Follow him on Instagram, Twitter or read more on his website: claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

Warren Odze is a Broadway veteran. He’s performed in Broadway shows such as: The Life Civil War Kat and the Kings Seussical Thoroughly Modern Millie Lennon Come Fly Away The Wedding Singer Priscilla Rocky An American In Paris Charlie and the Chocolate Factory King Kong In this episode, we talk about his beginnings, why seeing the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan show was such a big deal, his time at Manhattan School Of Music, and what the music scene was like in the ’70s and ’80s. Clayton Craddock, the drummer of the hit broadway musical <a href="https://www.ainttooproudmusical.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ain't Too Proud</a>. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University's School of Business and is a 28 year veteran of the fast-paced New York City music scene.  He has played drums in several hit broadway and off-broadway musicals, including "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbIPMr3_suc&amp;t=2248s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tick, tick…BOOM!</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4rDx82JEyo&amp;t=156s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Altar Boyz</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_EA2KjgkIE&amp;t=2s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Memphis The Musical</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd90OrXp6Ek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill</a>. Also, Clayton has worked on: Footloose, Motown, The Color Purple, Rent, Little Shop of Horrors, Spongebob Squarepants, The Musical, Evita, Cats, and Avenue Q. Follow him on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/claytoncraddock/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/ClaytonCraddock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or read more on his website: <a href="https://claytoncraddock.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">claytoncraddock.com</a> Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at <a href="https://broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe</a>

PODCAST - Warren Odze

Learn the history of broadway drummers dating back to the days of Vaudeville, up to the modern times where shows are technical marvels that run Ableton, have screens on all the music stands, and the drummer is often playing remotely in a complete different part of the building!Warren Odze is a broadway veteran and has been performing on the stage since the 70's, but his music career has been in full swing for over 50 years. He takes us through the changes that drummers on Broadway have faced over the years and the importance that the Musicians Union plays in keeping them working.Warren has performed on broadway shows such as "The Life", "Civil War", "Kat and the Kings", "Seussical","Thoroughly Modern Millie", "Lennon" , "Come Fly Away", The Wedding Singer", “Priscilla", “Rocky” , “An American In Paris” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - in addition to performing on the Tony Awards, being the drummer for the 1968 season of the Dick Cavett Show, and recording with a long list of A List artists.Enjoy this episode!

Learn the history of broadway drummers dating back to the days of Vaudeville, up to the modern times where shows are technical marvels that run Ableton, have screens on all the music stands, and the drummer is often playing remotely in a complete different part of the building!Warren Odze is a broadway veteran and has been performing on the stage since the 70's, but his music career has been in full swing for over 50 years. He takes us through the changes that drummers on Broadway have faced over the years and the importance that the Musicians Union plays in keeping them working.Warren has performed on broadway shows such as "The Life", "Civil War", "Kat and the Kings", "Seussical","Thoroughly Modern Millie", "Lennon" , "Come Fly Away", The Wedding Singer", “Priscilla", “Rocky” , “An American In Paris” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - in addition to performing on the Tony Awards, being the drummer for the 1968 season of the Dick Cavett Show, and recording with a long list of A List artists. Enjoy this episode!

A Look at Broadway Drummers with Warren Odze

 My guest today is Warren Odze. Warren is a successful drummer who has had a rich, versatile career; he has played, recorded &amp;/or toured with Rod Stewart, Judy Collins, Bernie Leighton, Milt Hinton, Hank Jones, Peter Allen, Henry Gross as well as played on countless Broadway shows.  Warren appreciates that his parents introduced him to quality music, listening to legends like Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and Louie Armstrong. Jo Jones (aka Papa Jo Jones) was a family friend and actually played Warren’s bar mitzvah! He shares honest insights of the world of a professional musician, wisdom that applies to life in general. He talks openly about his own sobriety and lessons he learned after his divorce to be a better father.  He  marvels at musicians who, regardless of the intense pressure they are under, can bring chill to the gig. Warren names ‘the magic cats’, inspiring musicians like Steve Gadd, Elvin Jones, Frank Sinatra and Chick Corea, who embody being in the zone. He describes his personal journey of stage fright and anxiety and his determination to learn to relax, get out of his own way, so he could perform from a more grounded, intuitive place.  Here’s a taste of some of Warren’s wit &amp; wisdom: “I’m a first generation spoiled Long Island brat!” “When you are 18-20 years old, you are supposed to feel like you are going to change the world!” “I never really wanted to practice, I just wanted to play!” “I’m not famous and I’m not the best, but I’ve had a charmed life.” “Knock it out of the ballpark, wherever you go!” “There is no bad gig!” “All roads lead to Carvel” “Build it and they will come!” “The real sign of success is a dental plan.” “If you can’t chill there is no gig” “I have an acute case of wanderlust.” “I want to get to the finish line with peace and honor.” "(Broadway is) like a recording session where you never get a take but keep trying over and over again."     Enjoy the podcast!  Links:  Internet Broadway Database All Music Facebook

My guest today is Warren Odze. Warren is a successful drummer who has had a rich, versatile career; he has played, recorded &amp;/or toured with Rod Stewart, Judy Collins, Bernie Leighton, Milt Hinton, Hank Jones, Peter Allen, Henry Gross as well as played on <a href="https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/warren-odze-390665" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">countless Broadway shows</a>. Warren appreciates that his parents introduced him to quality music, listening to legends like Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and Louie Armstrong. Jo Jones (aka Papa Jo Jones) was a family friend and actually played Warren’s bar mitzvah! He shares honest insights of the world of a professional musician, wisdom that applies to life in general. He talks openly about his own sobriety and lessons he learned after his divorce to be a better father. He  marvels at musicians who, regardless of the intense pressure they are under, can bring chill to the gig. Warren names ‘the magic cats’, inspiring musicians like Steve Gadd, Elvin Jones, Frank Sinatra and Chick Corea, who embody being in the zone. He describes his personal journey of stage fright and anxiety and his determination to learn to relax, get out of his own way, so he could perform from a more grounded, intuitive place. Here’s a taste of some of Warren’s wit &amp; wisdom: “I’m a first generation spoiled Long Island brat!” “When you are 18-20 years old, you are supposed to feel like you are going to change the world!” “I never really wanted to practice, I just wanted to play!” “I’m not famous and I’m not the best, but I’ve had a charmed life.” “Knock it out of the ballpark, wherever you go!” “There is no bad gig!” “All roads lead to Carvel” “Build it and they will come!” “The real sign of success is a dental plan.” “If you can’t chill there is no gig” “I have an acute case of wanderlust.” “I want to get to the finish line with peace and honor.” "(Broadway is) like a recording session where you never get a take but keep trying over and over again." Enjoy the podcast! Links: <a href="https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/warren-odze-390665" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Internet Broadway Database</a> <a href="https://www.allmusic.com/artist/warren-odze-mn0000738443/credits" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">All Music</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/warren.odze" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>