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A. Christopher "A D" Johnson
Member Since: 2016 | Location: New York City | Page Views: 11,574 
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A. Christopher "A D" Johnson grew up near the birthplaces of the Golden Age of Hip-Hop and Modern Jazz, and has incorporated these rhythms into his work as a professional freelance Modern Jazz session drummer, anchoring the NYC Jazz scene since 2010.
A. Christopher “A D” Johnson grew up near the birthplaces of the Golden Age of Hip-Hop and Modern Jazz, and has incorporated these rhythms into his work as a professional freelance Modern Jazz session drummer, anchoring the NYC Jazz scene since 2010. Contact = Phone: (845) 901-4072, Email: [email protected] Specializing in hard-swinging Hard Bop and groove-driven Post-Bop, he is known by area bandleaders and fellow musicians for his signature funky swing, syncopated drum shuffles and absolute professional reliability. Influences: Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Billy Higgins, Ben Riley, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams Equipment: (Optimized for tight NYC club configurations) 3-Piece Minimal Drum Kit: Gretsch Drums: 14” x 5” Renown Maple Snare Drum Catalina Club Mahogany (18” x 14” Kick, 14” x 14” Floor Tom) Zildjian K Series Cymbals: 14” Fat Hi-Hats, “16 Sweet Crash, 20” Ride Studio Monitoring: Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Studio Closed-Back Headphones
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