Chad Rager Groove
Big Band in Chicago, IL

"The Drumslinger" Chad Rager leads the Chad Rager Groove,
a powerhouse octet that produces an energized big band sound
with the intimacy and individuality of a small group.

Rager's drumming reflects his early influences:
the power of Gene Krupa, the technique of Buddy Rich,
the dynamics of Louie Bellson, and the musicality of Max Roach.
To these, Rager adds his own innovative concepts and strengths,
thus creating a percussive punch that's unique - and his alone.

Enjoy pulse - pounding performances from the songbooks of
Thelonious Monk and Sammy Nestico, along with a few Rager originals.