Jim Kaufman: Working with Stephen Perkins is ‘a dream’

By Chris Barnes
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Producer links up with Jane's Addiction drummer

Jane's Addiction sticksman Stephen Perkins is teaming up with producer Jim Kaufman as part of his latest project.

The drummer´s new band Hellflower will head into the studio with Kaufman this month.

Kaufman explained: “I am very excited to get the opportunity to work with Stephen Perkins and Hellflower.

“Drum recordings have always been my specialty and my favourite part of producing. Collaborating with an icon such as Perkins is a dream come true for me.”

Check out the video below for some classic Perkins soloing.

Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. It's my job to manage the buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear and the best prices. I'm a guitarist and a drummer and I've worked in the music gear industry for 18 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance writer working with many of the world's biggest musical instrument brands including the likes of Roland, Boss, MusicRadar and Natal.