Allison Miller and her band, Boom Tic Boom, is a set you do not want to miss. The massively talented drummer, whose style blends free and straight-ahead jazz, keeps busy with not only her own solo work, but has worked with artists like Ani DeFranco and Natalie Merchant, and has toured with Brandi Carlisle. As a woman in a male-dominated field, Allison holds dear the importance of being a role model for female musicians. "One of my dreams is to have a school for young girls. I love teaching and if I can pass on the tradition to young girls, that's more important to me than anything," she told All About Jazz. We love her fresh approach to playing drums and are in awe of her versatility. Her new record, “Glitter Wolf” on Royal Potato, belongs in your collection.