Biography
Stanton Moore is a GRAMMY Award-winning drummer, educator, and performer born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, a city whose vibrant musical heritage profoundly shaped his artistic identity[1][2][3]. Growing up immersed in the sounds of Mardi Gras parades and the rich traditions of local legends like Professor Longhair, Dr. John, and the Meters, Moore began drumming at a young age and was deeply influenced by the city’s collaborative, groove-centric culture[2][3]. He earned a bachelor’s degree in music and business from Loyola University, balancing academic study with active participation in New Orleans’ thriving music scene[1][2]. In the early 1990s, Moore co-founded Galactic, a progressive jazz-funk band that quickly gained acclaim and continues to tour globally, averaging around 100 shows per year for over two decades[1][2][4].
Moore launched his solo career in 1998 with the album All Kooked Out!, showcasing his versatility and deep roots in New Orleans funk, jazz, and R&B[1][2]. Over a 25-year career, he has released nine solo albums, including the recent With You In Mind: The Songs of Allen Toussaint, and has collaborated with a diverse array of artists across genres, from Maceo Parker and Irma Thomas to Tom Morello and Corrosion of Conformity[1][4]. Moore is equally recognized as an educator, having authored influential instructional books like Groove Alchemy and created the Groove Academy video series, while also teaching clinics and masterclasses worldwide[1][3]. His musical style is marked by a mastery of the New Orleans second-line groove, inventive improvisation, and a seamless blend of jazz, funk, and rock influences, cementing his legacy as a torchbearer for the city’s rhythmic traditions[1][5].
Fun Facts
- Stanton Moore was just eight months old when he first heard the drums of a Mardi Gras parade, an experience that ignited his lifelong passion for percussion[3].
- In 2018, Moore and his Galactic bandmates purchased the iconic New Orleans music venue Tipitina’s, ensuring its preservation as a cultural landmark[4].
- Moore’s instructional book Groove Alchemy was named one of the top 25 drum books of all time by Modern Drummer magazine[1].
- He has appeared multiple times on late-night TV shows, including Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien, and Seth Meyers[1].
Musical Connections
Mentors/Influences
- Professor Longhair - Early inspiration from New Orleans piano legend (N/A) [Childhood-1980s]
- Dr. John - Influential New Orleans musician and cultural figure (N/A) [Childhood-1980s]
- The Meters - Foundational funk band; major stylistic influence (N/A) [Childhood-1980s]
- Jabo Starks, Clyde Stubblefield, Zigaboo Modeliste - Studied and emulated their funk drumming techniques (Groove Alchemy (2010)) [2000s]
Key Collaborators
- Galactic - Co-founder and longtime drummer (Coolin' Off (1996), subsequent albums) [1990s–present]
- Charlie Hunter - Frequent collaborator in Stanton Moore Trio and solo projects (All Kooked Out! (1998), Flyin' the Koop (2001)) [Late 1990s–2000s]
- Skerik - Saxophonist in Stanton Moore Trio and solo albums (All Kooked Out! (1998), Flyin' the Koop (2001)) [Late 1990s–2000s]
- Maceo Parker - Recorded and performed together (N/A) [2000s–2010s]
- Irma Thomas - Recorded and performed together (N/A) [2000s–2010s]
- Tom Morello - Collaborated on recordings (N/A) [2000s–2010s]
- George Porter Jr. (The Meters) - Collaborated on recordings and performances (N/A) [2000s–2010s]
- Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Performed and recorded together (N/A) [2000s–2010s]
- Anders Osborne - Collaborated on recordings and performances (N/A) [2000s–2010s]
Artists Influenced
- Drum students worldwide - Taught through clinics, books, and online academy (Groove Alchemy, Groove Academy) [2000s–present]
- New Orleans drummers - Inspired by his mastery of second-line and funk grooves (N/A) [1990s–present]
Source: Wikipedia
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Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| All Kooked Out! | 1998-06-01 | Album |
| With You In Mind | 2017-07-21 | Album |
| Krasno/Moore Project: Book of Queens | 2023-03-17 | Album |
| Groove Alchemy | 2024-04-26 | Album |
| Conversations | 2014-04-15 | Album |
| III | 2024-04-12 | Album |
| Flyin' The Koop | 2001 | Album |
| Live at the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival | 2025-07-07 | Album |
| Emphasis! (On Parenthesis) | 2024-04-19 | Album |
Top Tracks
- Blues for Ben (All Kooked Out!)
- Here Come The Girls (With You In Mind)
- Java (With You In Mind)
- Zulu King (James Andrews and Trombone Shorty Brothers)
- Give It What You Can (Give It What You Can)
- You Know I’m No Good (Krasno/Moore Project: Book of Queens)
- Tchfunkta (All Kooked Out!)
- Stay High [Feat. Cory Henry] (Krasno/Moore Project: Book of Queens)
- Pie-Eyed Manc (Groove Alchemy)
- Slow Burn (Krasno/Moore Project: Book of Queens)
External Links
References
Heard on WWOZ
Stanton Moore has been played 9 times on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | 08:53 | Night Peoplefrom With You In Mind | The Morning Setw/ Dave Dauterive | |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 13:37 | What Child Is Thisfrom What Child Is This | New Orleans Music Showw/ Murf Reeves | |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 13:17 | Night Peoplefrom With You In Mind | New Orleans Music Showw/ Murf Reeves | |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 11:59 | The Beat | New Orleans Music Showw/ Black Mold or Bill DeTurk | |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 12:16 | witch doctor | New Orleans Music Showw/ Black Mold or Bill DeTurk | |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 19:53 | Slow Burnfrom Book of Queens | R&Bw/ Your Cousin Dimitri | |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 14:01 | Night Peoplefrom With You In Mind | Soul Serenadew/ Marc Stone | |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 16:38 | Magnolia Trianglefrom CONVERSATIONS | Jazz from Jax Breweryw/ Maryse Dejean | |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 12:12 | Everything I Do Gone Be Funkyfrom With You In Mind | New Orleans Music Showw/ Murf Reeves |