Louie Palmer should not be confused with Louis Palmer.
Louie Palmer | |
Landscape: | yes |
Birth Date: | 22 November 1985 |
Origin: | London, England |
Instrument: | Drums |
Genre: | Jazz, rock |
Occupation: | Musician |
Years Active: | 2003–present |
Associated Acts: | Mike Stern, Gary Husband, Nelson Rangell, Janek Gwizdala |
Website: | http://www.louiepalmer.com |
Louie Palmer (born 22 November 1985) is an English drummer and session musician.
Palmer began playing the drums aged five, learning drumming from his father.[1] He played drums in school jazz orchestras, and received an endorsement from Zildjian aged 17. He performed at various drum clinic events with former Style Council drummer Steve White.
In 2004, Palmer moved to Boston to study drumming at the Berklee College of Music. After returning to the UK, he played with former Sting sideman Jason Rebello, Gary Husband and Laurence Cottle.[2]
Palmer has also studied with Thomas Lang, Dave Weckl, Peter Erskine and Virgil Donati. He returned to the US in 2013 to play with US Jazz guitarist Mike Stern.
In 2014 he recorded with saxophonist Nelson Rangell with Mitchel Forman, Randy Brecker and Bob James.
Palmer currently resides in Los Angeles and runs his online drum school - playbetterdrums.com - in addition to recording and touring work.[3]
In 2018 he performed at the Baked Potato for the first time as a leader with Mitch Forman, Luis Conte, Brandon Fields and Janek Gwizdala.[4]
Palmer endorses Pearl drums, Meinl cymbals,[5] Pro Mark sticks,[6] Evans drum heads,[7] Alclair in-ears,[8] Earthworks microphones.[9] and Audimute.
Pearl Masterworks Studio Drum Set (maple/gum shells)
Earthworks[10]
Audimute (Custom Drum Studio Design)