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#273 - Otis Brown III: Do Music Schools Really BREAK You Like in Whiplash?
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Otis Brown III didn’t just grow up around music, he was shaped by it. With a father who drummed for legends like James Brown and Al Green, and a mother who was a classically trained pianist and choir director, Otis was raised in a home where rhythm and soul were a way of life. In this episode, we trace Otis’s journey from early church gigs to Donald Byrd’s midnight mentorship and on to stages with Esperanza Spalding and Robert Glasper. He breaks down his debut album, The Thought of You, the emotional power of drumming, and the unique pressure of leading a band. We also unpack Whiplash, the dark side of music education, and whether greatness comes from obsession, or in spite of it. Plus: his take on Kendrick Lamar, jazz-meets-hip-hop fusion, and the rhythms that speak louder than words.
Guest bio: Otis Brown is a Grammy-nominated jazz drummer, composer, and recording artist who is a go-to session and touring sideman. He's studied under jazz icon Donald Byrd and trained at The New School. He’s performed with Joe Lovano, Esperanza Spalding, and Gerald Clayton, known for his expressive playing, deep humility, and dedication to elevating music with soul and purpose.
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OTIS BROWN III LINKS:
Website: http://www.obthree.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ob3isme/
The Thought Of You (Spotify): https://bit.ly/45ugNDL
Twitter: https://x.com/ob3isme
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ob3isme
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auxoropod
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Manage episode 489533961 series 2321768
Otis Brown III didn’t just grow up around music, he was shaped by it. With a father who drummed for legends like James Brown and Al Green, and a mother who was a classically trained pianist and choir director, Otis was raised in a home where rhythm and soul were a way of life. In this episode, we trace Otis’s journey from early church gigs to Donald Byrd’s midnight mentorship and on to stages with Esperanza Spalding and Robert Glasper. He breaks down his debut album, The Thought of You, the emotional power of drumming, and the unique pressure of leading a band. We also unpack Whiplash, the dark side of music education, and whether greatness comes from obsession, or in spite of it. Plus: his take on Kendrick Lamar, jazz-meets-hip-hop fusion, and the rhythms that speak louder than words.
Guest bio: Otis Brown is a Grammy-nominated jazz drummer, composer, and recording artist who is a go-to session and touring sideman. He's studied under jazz icon Donald Byrd and trained at The New School. He’s performed with Joe Lovano, Esperanza Spalding, and Gerald Clayton, known for his expressive playing, deep humility, and dedication to elevating music with soul and purpose.
SUPPORT THE ZACH SHOW BY SUBSCRIBING TO THE ZACH SHOW 2.0 (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/
OTIS BROWN III LINKS:
Website: http://www.obthree.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ob3isme/
The Thought Of You (Spotify): https://bit.ly/45ugNDL
Twitter: https://x.com/ob3isme
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ob3isme
THE ZACH SHOW LINKS:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoro/
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF
Newsletter: https://therealzachwrites.substack.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auxoropod
To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The Zach Show to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. Thank you for your support:
Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbha
Review us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt
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