StantonMoore

Stanton Moore grew up in New Orleans in the 1970s and 1980s, coming of age surrounded by the city's extraordinary percussion tradition — second-line, funk, jazz, and R&B all flowing into his developing musical consciousness. He studied formally but always remained rooted in the feel and groove that define New Orleans drumming.

As a founding member of Galactic, Moore has been part of one of the most successful New Orleans bands of the contemporary era, helping to define what post-Meters New Orleans funk sounds like. His drumming is the glue that holds the band together — powerful, swinging, and endlessly creative within the groove.

Moore is also a prolific solo artist, releasing albums that showcase his drumming in a variety of musical contexts and demonstrate his deep knowledge of jazz, funk, and New Orleans traditions. He is particularly celebrated for his understanding of second-line rhythms and their relationship to the broader tradition of New Orleans music.

He is also an educator whose clinics and instructional materials have influenced drummers worldwide. He is one of the most generous disseminators of the New Orleans drum tradition, ensuring that its secrets are passed on to new generations of players.