“One of the reasons I moved to New Orleans was to become a better percussionist. I just love the way the percussion swings down here. And the more that I play the drums, the more that I realize it’s an extension of me. I thought being a musician was just me playing piano and singing. I didn’t realize how connected I was to the drum. I think it’s the closest instrument to the voice, you know? There are so many tones you can get out of a drum if you just spend a little time with it. It’s really...