To be a true drumming legend in a town steeped in drumming is quite an accomplishment. But how does that happen? In the case of Johnny Vidacovich, you play and record with musical legends like  Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Mose Allison, Johnny Adams, Ellis Marsalis, and John Scofield. You also co-lead a band of first calls called Astral Project, releasing eight records to date. You release six solo records, adding to the dozens that you have done over a 50- year career. You get the deepest respect from your musical and drumming peers. You teach at the best music programs in New Orleans, and you pay it forward by teaching a new generation of influential drummers like Stanton Moore and Brian Blade.

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