Clay Grossman

Clay Grossman, a mainstay on the Chicago jazz scene for almost four decades, began his professional career at the age of the 19. He has been passing on his sage drum knowledge and wisdom to aspiring students of the drum-set over 20 years. Clay studied drums with Marshall Thompson and Ian Wallace.

Clay has performed with Yves Francois, Franz Jackson,

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Gear

Clay plays Sonor Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Vater sticks and brushes, and Aquarian Drum Heads.

Take Five With Clay Grossman

by AAJ Staff
May 15, 2013

Meet Clay Grossman:Clay Grossman, a mainstay on the Chicago jazz scene for almost four decades, began his professional career at the age of the 19. He has been passing on his sage drum knowledge and wisdom to aspiring students of the drum- set over 20 years. He studied drums with Marshall Thompson and Ian Wallace.Clay has performed with Yves Francois, Franz Jackson, Lin Halliday, and Burton Greene. In addition, he has performed at many venues in ...