Based in New Orleans, Stanton Moore has built a career blending funk, jazz, and experimental music with deep roots in the culture of his hometown. He co‑founded the influential funk band Galactic in the early 1990s, and the group continues to grow its worldwide audience through recording and global touring while maintaining a strong connection to New Orleans music and community. Moore has also released solo albums, collaborated widely across genres, and developed a reputation as a thoughtful and innovative musician.
Moore’s solo work explores a wide range of musical territory, with releases including With You In Mind: The Songs of Allen Toussaint and other albums that highlight his groove‑centered approach and expressive touch behind the kit. He has performed and recorded with artists such as Maceo Parker, Robert Walter, Skerik, Trombone Shorty, Leo Nocentelli, and Irma Thomas, and brings his unique voice to a variety of collaborative projects.
In recent years, Moore has maintained a busy performance schedule. In 2025 he performed with “Stanton Moore & Friends,” featuring longtime collaborators Robert Walter, Skerik, Big Sam, and Will Bernard at Fest by Nite. He appeared with the Brad Walker Quartet in New Orleans on November 23, 2025. Moore also performs with the Krasno/Moore Project, an organ trio collaboration with guitarist Eric Krasno, and continues to tour and perform with Galactic for U.S. and international dates through 2026.
Education remains a central part of Moore’s work. He presents clinics and masterclasses worldwide and engages directly with students through the Stanton Moore Drum Academy. His instructional work includes books and video projects, with Groove Alchemy recognized among significant drum education resources. Through the Academy, he continues to share New Orleans rhythm traditions and contemporary drumming concepts with students across the globe.
Gear:
DW Drums, Zildjian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, and Remo drumheads.
Sources: Stanton Moore official website, Stanton Moore Drum Academy, Live for Live Music, Brad Walker Quartet event, AAE Music profile
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Update 1/19/26