Jazz drummer Mat Marucci is a solo recording artist, bandleader, session musician, and teacher. Born on July 2, 1945, in Rome, NY, Marucci has performed alongside such notables as Jimmy Smith, Kenny Burrell, James Moody, Eddie Harris, Buddy DeFranco, Les McCann, Bobby Shew, Don Menza, and John Tchicai, among others. Beginning in 1979, Marucci has been issuing solo albums, including such titles as Who Do Voo Doo, Festival, Lifeline, Extensity, Avant Bop, Body and Soul, and Ulterior Motif. In addition to recording and performing, Marucci has authored several drumming books for L...