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From Jamaica to Broadway: How Andrew Atkinson Landed MJ the Musical and Mastered the Pit

Broadway Drumming 101 host Clayton Craddock sits down with Andrew Atkinson—drummer for MJ the Musical, former sub on Hamilton, and one of the most versatile musicians working today.

In this episode, Andrew shares his incredible journey:

Growing up between Miami and Jamaica
Discovering drums by accident in middle school
Playing jazz clubs with Gregory Porter
Breaking into Broadway with Hamilton and MJ the Musical
Tackling electronic drums in a high-stakes Broadway setting
Working behind the scenes at America’s Got Talent
Honoring the legacy of Art Blakey and Max Roach
This is also the very first remote episode of the podcast—and the way we pulled it off is hilarious. You’ll want to see how it all came together.

Don’t miss this one if you’re serious about making a living as a musician, want a real look into the Broadway scene, or just love a great origin story.

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