It’s a beautiful thing
The Drummer Loves Ballads is the debut album of John Armato. Featuring extraordinary music, musicians and moods, it was produced and engineered by some of the industry’s top talent. The album was designed to be a new soundtrack for lazy Sunday afternoons, romantic evenings, and melancholy midnights, but you’ll swear it’s a long-lost jazz favorite.
Featuring more than 25 musicians, including the legends Houston Person and Warren Vaché, The Drummer Loves Ballads is a story more than 40 years in the making. From intimate quartet settings to sweeping orchestral arrangements, it is as rewarding to listen to closely as it is relaxing to listen to casually.
A unique, full-album listening experience is now available on Amazon, iTunes, Pandora and everywhere else you buy, download or stream your music. Exclusive products and offers are available here.
“Let it be known that I think your new CD is fantastic! It’s a thing of beauty!”
— Paul Keller
Diana Krall recording and touring alum, bassist,
band leader, composer, arranger, and recording artist
This is how it all began …
The Drummer Loves Ballads - sampler
by John Armato2021