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A. Christopher "A.D." Johnson
FREELANCE JAZZ / HIP-HOP / SOUL SESSION DRUMMER Contact me via Cell = 845 901 4072, Set Lists to = [email protected]
About Me
I love hitting the studio with talented musicians and bandleaders, and swinging hard to original Hard Bop Jazz, as
well as providing live instrumentation to both talented lyrical M.C.’s, and soulful vocalists, in the great studios of
Westchester County and New York City.
I keep my skills sharp, staying familiar with Jazz standards, as well as keeping up with my Hip-Hop breakbeat
chops, that I slickly incorporate into both my Hard Bop swing, giving my Jazz drum sound a unique flair, as well as
my “real” Hip-Hop and Soul drumming.
INFLUENCES
“Philly Joe” Jones, Ben Riley, Max Roach, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Rudy Bird, Q-Tip, The RZA, Da Beatminerz.
EQUIPMENT
14” x 4” PDP by DW Eric Hernandez signature maple snare, for my Gretsch 3-piece minimal Jazz drum kit. 18” x 14”
Kick, 14” x 14” Floor Tom.
Zildjian 14” A Series Quick-Beat Hi Hat pair, 18” Avedis Ride with 3 rivets, and my 20” K Constantinople Medium
Ride.
