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From country and rock to R&B and beyond, David’s drumming has been featured on countless recordings — both in the studio and on stage. Explore highlights from his solo work, touring credits, live recordings, and video performances, showcasing the range, feel, and musicality that define his sound.

Solo Work

Album cover featuring colored geometric shapes resembling stones or blocks on a dark background with a yellow sky, and the title 'Shapes' by David Northrup at the top.

Shapes (2019) showcases David Northrup’s dynamic range as both a drummer and composer, blending jazz, funk, rock, and fusion into a rhythmically rich and musically adventurous collection. Featuring an exceptional lineup of musicians—including Adam Nitti (bass), Mike Miller (electric guitar), Eric Crystal (saxophone), Pat Coil (B3 organ), George Porter Jr. (bass), Shane Theriot (electric guitar), David Torkanowsky (keys), Dan Sherril (percussion), and Mark Douthit (sax)—the album captures the spirit of collaboration and musical exploration. Shapes is both technically masterful and deeply soulful, reflecting Northrup’s unmistakable groove, precision, and passion behind the kit.

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David Northrup’s discography reflects decades of musicianship, versatility, and creative collaboration. From chart-topping country records to groove-driven rock, pop, R&B, fusion, and his own solo projects, David’s drumming has shaped the sound of countless albums and live recordings. Explore selected highlights from his studio sessions, touring credits, and featured performances to experience the depth and range of his work behind the kit.

Title screen for 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' featuring a city skyline at night with illuminated windows in skyscrapers.

Album cover of Les Dudek sitting with sunglasses, holding a guitar, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans, with the title "Deeper Shades of Blues" visible.

Album cover featuring a black and white photo of Jamie Warren with short hair, beard, and earrings, against a dark background with branches. Text reads 'Jamie Warren - Right Here Right Now'.

Album cover featuring a close-up photo of a man with dark hair, a mustache, and a beard, with the text 'Jo-El Sommer' at the top and 'here to stay' at the bottom left corner.

Two women with brown hair, one with light and one with dark, face the camera with their hands on a tree trunk with painted nails, and look serious. The title 'Core' appears above them, with the names Whitney McDermott and Alicia McDermott-Yanik noted at the bottom.

Album cover featuring an image of a man playing an electric guitar, with red and black color tones, and the text 'shane theriot highway 90' in white.

Album cover featuring a close-up photo of Sean Hogan with text that reads 'Sean Hogan' and 'The Southern Sessions' on a rock background.

Album cover featuring a desert sunset with silhouetted cacti and mountains, titled 'Miles of Horizon' by Andy Gerome.

An album cover featuring a man with dark hair, a moustache, and goatee, holding a guitar. The background has a stylized, abstract image that resembles a virus or cellular structure. The text on the cover reads "Christian Hastings" in metallic letters and "Get it on" in red. The overall design has a retro, artistic style.

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LIVE VIDEO PERFORMANCES

Never Take Me Dancing, Travis Tritt, The Tonight Show

Drive In Your Country, Travis Tritt, Live On Soundstage

Free Ride, Rick Derringer, Live in Las Vegas

Lowdown, Boz Scaggs, Live in Pontiac, MI (2017)

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