{"product_id":"dcp-master-class-with-kaz-rodriguez","title":"DCP Masterclass with Kaz Rodriguez - May 2nd, 2026 at 5pm","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"112\" data-start=\"86\"\u003eWho Is Kaz Rodriguez?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"114\"\u003eKaz Rodriguez\u003c\/strong\u003e is an internationally acclaimed British drummer, composer, and session musician. Here's a detailed look at his background, style, and accomplishments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"284\"\u003e\n    \u003cli data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"284\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"286\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"26\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eSession \u0026amp; Touring Work\u003c\/strong\u003e: He has toured and performed with high-profile artists such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"105\" data-start=\"90\"\u003eJessie Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"125\" data-start=\"107\"\u003eSinead Harnett\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"147\" data-start=\"127\"\u003eCirque du Soleil\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"161\" data-start=\"149\"\u003eRita Ora\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"163\"\u003eJosh Groban\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the legendary \u003cstrong data-end=\"212\" data-start=\"198\"\u003eChaka Khan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"363\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"365\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eDrum‑less Tracks \u0026amp; Compositions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kaz gained immense popularity for his innovative \u003cstrong data-end=\"116\" data-start=\"86\"\u003e“drum‑less” backing tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e—particularly in his \u003cem data-end=\"157\" data-start=\"137\"\u003eFusion Shed Tracks\u003c\/em\u003e series—which allowed other drummers to jam over complex and creative compositions. These have been widely used and covered by drumming notables like \u003cstrong data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"307\"\u003eTony Royster Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"329\"\u003eAaron Spears\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"347\"\u003eChris Coleman\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"366\"\u003eAnika Nilles\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"414\" data-start=\"388\"\u003eRobert “Sput” Searight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"363\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-end=\"440\" data-start=\"365\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eMedia Spotlight\u003c\/strong\u003e: He has been featured in key drumming publications, including on the cover of \u003cem data-end=\"115\" data-start=\"98\"\u003eRhythm Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e and as a feature center in \u003cem data-end=\"168\" data-start=\"143\"\u003eModern Drummer Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"602\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"21\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eEarly Life \u0026amp; Rise\u003c\/strong\u003e: Emerging in his late teens as a session player, Kaz broke through by uploading his own backing tracks online, eventually prompting drum legends and fans alike to take notice. Drumming greats like \u003cstrong data-end=\"235\" data-start=\"219\"\u003eAaron Spears\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"237\"\u003eTony Royster Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eEric Moore\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"296\" data-start=\"279\"\u003eChris Coleman\u003c\/strong\u003e embraced his compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51013617713434,"sku":"DCPMC-KAZ","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/6710\/5306\/files\/kr_1080x1920_23i87v.webp?v=1774793861","url":"https:\/\/drumcenternh.com\/products\/dcp-master-class-with-kaz-rodriguez","provider":"Drum Center Of Portsmouth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}