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Dannee Fullerton

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MUSIC RESUME (Dannee Fullerton Drummer) Began music performance at age 14 playing concerts for high school with various bands that I led. Attended Berklee College of Music (then Berklee School of Music). Studied under Alan Dawson, Herb Pomeroy, John La Porta, and Jack Peterson to name a few. Later studied privately with drummer Pete La Roca (Peter Sims). Played sessions with Keith Jarrett, Mick Goodrick, Gene Perla, John Abercrombie, Sam Rivers, Sadao Watanabe, Byard Lancaster and other students at the time. Was with the Keith Jarrett trio for two years (early trio). Was drafted US Army (Vietnam era) Served in various Army Bands and stayed for 24 years. Traveled to Europe, Korea, Okinawa and many locations in the United States. During this time in the Army Bands performed with Maynard Ferguson, Herb Ellis, The Ink Spots, Bill Watrous, Bill Lohr, Jazz Express (my own group), Buddy Tate, Joe Newman and Mike Francis. In 1975 was instructor/mentor for Joey Baron and was instrumental in getting him to pursue music and go to Berklee. Retired from military at Fort Lewis, WA. October 1989. Worked with local musicians (Seattle, Olympia and Tacoma) such as Jack Percival, Sid Potter, Tim Eikholt, Tom Russell, Gary Black, Joe Bach, Roger Gard, Pete Lira, Bob McNamara, Ken Upton and Lance Buller. .