A drummer who arts, or an artist who drums? Steve McDade's academic career culminated as Head of Fine Art at the University of Chichester, and he has been a constant painter and exhibitor over the years: his most recent work being shown in 2023, with a back catalogue spanning very many art shows.
As a musician​ he was inspired by Tony Williams at an early age (banging out rhythms on Tupperware, as we learn in this podcast). ​He has played in a wide variety of jazz-oriented combos, from the free-form Displacement trio, the guitar-based Big Tent, and On the Corner, an ambitious big band rendering of works by Charles Mingus.
And here's another thing: Steve, Adrienne, and Harlan were students together at Maidstone College of Art about 50 years ago, but somehow neglected to catch up until now. Join us for a deep dive into the art of painting, and find out why we are living in the 1970s, all over again.
Steve's website is at: www.stevemcdade.co.uk
Steve's YouTube channel is at: https://www.youtube.com/@StevenMcDade-cn2fl

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