I was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma and I have lived here all of my life. I am married and have two wonderful daughters. I have studied with several phenomenal drum instructors and now I give drum lessons. I went to college at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah OK, and graduated with a BBA- Marketing and a minor in music performance. My Band's name is Primal Swing. Our web site address is www.myspace.com/primalswing . Here is a some more information about me:
PUBLICATIONS:
Groovology: The Study of Double Bass Drum Grooves (book,2002) Groovology: The Study of Basic Drum Set Grooves (book,2004) Groovology: The Study of Jazz and Latin Grooves (book, 2007), Workshop Drumming (DVD,2006) Praise and Worship Drumming (DVD,2006) Tripple-Slappa-Flappadiddle (solo,2004) Torpedo (solo,2005) Das Weisse Rauschen (solo,2005) Spang Spang-a-Lang (solo,2005) Monkey Business (solo,2005) Lunatic Fringe (solo,2005) Whipper Snapper (solo,2005) Percussioni Magazine (article,September 2005) Drums and Percussion Magazine (article, December 2005) Bateria Total Magazine (article, issue #78 2006)
PERFORMANCE CREDITS:
Joe Lovano, Bob Mintzer, Bobby Shew, Byron Stripling, Slide Hampton, Arthur White, Mike Williams, Will Campbell, Frank Mantooth, Marvin Stamm, Cleo Laine, Jim Riggs, Bret Zvacek, Judi Silvano, Dave Rieckenberg, John Dankworth, D.C. Minner, and several other amazing musicians
ENDORSEMENTS:
Sonor Drums, SABIAN Cymbals, Vater Drumsticks, and Zomac Publications
FESTIVALS:
2006 Drummers For Jesus International Convention (Dallas) 2006 Psalm Drummers Gathering (Winchester, England) 2007 Adams Drummersfestival (Tessenderlo, Belgium)
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION:
I currently teach 70 students a week at Drum World (Tulsa, OK) and in my home studio in Muskogee, OK.
Organizations:
I am the Director of the Oklahoma Chapter of Drummers for Jesus. You can find information about our meetings on our web sites:
www.drummersforjesusok.com
www.myspace.com/drummersforjesusok.com
Press Quotes:
”I love your book!! I work on it daily. I would recommend Groovology: The
Study of Double Bass Drum Grooves to anyone.”
Johnny Rabb
Ten Finger Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson, Deana Carter
DW, Roland, Meinl, Evans, and Promark endorser
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Jeff's book Groovology: The Study of Double Bass Drum Grooves is a must for
any drummer's library! I LOVE IT!
Gregg Bissonette
Santana/Steve Vai/ David Lee Roth/ Don Henley
Mapex, Zildjian, Remo, and Vic Firth endorser
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“Hey Jeffrey.......................Your Books are COOL!
Marco Minnemann
Illegal Aliens/ Das Ueberschall/ Paul Gilbert
DW, Zildjian, Promark, and Evans endorser
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This book is dedicated to anyone who wishes to enrich their knowledge of
drumming by intensifying their study of the double pedal. In the past, this
technique was mainly associated with the hard-rock world. Today it has also
become an object of experimentation in other styles of music. With
Groovology, the young American drummer Jeffrey Jones intends to explain in
an essential, but very complete way, the approach to this particular type of
study.
The content of the book is very well organized. It is divided into three
sections: the first section focuses on the study of grooves and fills. The
second section includes exercises in which the primary objective is to develop
a correct coordination of four limbs. The last section is centered on the study
of solos, in which the previously studied grooves and fills are applied. In
addition to the method, the book includes a CD, which is a valid play-along
for the execution of the pieces. As a matter-of-fact each lesson and
exercise, in order to have a good interpretation, needs to be studied with this
indispensable CD. This product is addressed exclusively to anyone that
already has reading and playing experience. It should not be attempted by
beginners. It can be purchased online at www.drumbooks.net .
Emanuele Tito
Percussioni Batteria; Percussioni Magazine
Rome, Italy
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“I have been playing Double bass for many years. Reading Groovology: The
Study of Double Bass Drum Grooves took my Double bass playing to a whole
new level.”
Jason Gilardi
Caroline's Spine/ New Science
DW and SABIAN endorser
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“Groovology: The Study of Double Bass Drum Grooves” is a great expansion
tool in an easy to read format that is a must-have for players of all levels. It
certainly made me rethink the way that I play double bass. Thanks!
Josh Center
Jimmy Newquist/ Steven Liddell/ Mad Verb
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“The forte of the Groovology books seems to be the excellent communication
skills. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an advanced drummer, these
books can help improve any drummer at any level.”
Mat Donaldson
Owner:
Drum World
Equipment:
Jeffrey Jones endorses
Sonor Drums (www.sonor.com),
Sabian
Cymbals (www.sabian.com), and
Vater Drumsticks
(www.vater.com).
