Results for "Drums"

John R. Lewis

A native Californian, born in Palm Springs, this Los Angeles based musician has worked with and is one of the best. John Lewis has recorded, toured and played with many great entertainers, composers and musicians. Artists like: Melissa Manchester, Natalie Cole, Paul Williams, Willie Nelson, Paula Abdul, The Judds, Michael McDonald, Sam Kinison, M.C. Ren, Charo, Gloria Trevi, Marvin Hamlisch, The Temptations, 5th Dimension, The Drifters, Debbie Boone, Bill Conti, David Benoit, Dave Koz, Ronnie Foster, Gregg Karukas, Shelby Flint, Rick Braun, Peter White, Jonathan Butler, Greg Walker, Chris Botti, Steve Cole, Euge Groove, Scott Wilkie, Mindi Abair, John Stowell, Chuck Marohnic, David Lanz, ALT, Candyman, Allegro, Eric Marienthal, Grant Geissman, Jamie Glaser, Michael O’Neill, BrainBox, J.C

Rob Murray

Born: April 10, 1850

I love to play, have been for my whole life, a bit of a nervous character but have a great ear and empathy.

Tony Pence

Born: June 3, 1977

Born in the metropolitan Atlanta area in June 1977, Tony's drive and passion of the percussive arts was acknowledged early by his mother and father, as he began playing drums at the age of five. Tony was self-taught until he reached the age of eight, and then began receiving formal instruction. Initially learning rudimental snare drum, he later progressed to the drum set and also learned mallet and hand percussion. Tony actively participated in his school music programs to which he performed with the symphonic concert and marching bands competitively and received the opportunity to perform for two governors of the State of Georgia

Bernard Linnette

Born: July 4

A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Bernard's fascination with the resounding thunder of the drum set began at an early age. His legacy of playing percussion is rooted in his childhood, where he was the drummer for his church choir at age 9. Bernard reflects on such greats as Elvin Jones and Jazz Messenger phenomenon Art Blakely and attributes Steve Ellington and Billy Higgins as major influences in his style. While studying at Rutgers University, Bernard formed invaluable and lifelong associations with some of the most respected names in Jazz, including Kenny Barron, Grady Tate, Michael Carvin, Larry Ridley, Paul Jefferey and Ted Dunbar

Mike Thompson

Born: May 19, 1949

A graduate of Olathe High School, Mike Thompson attended Kansas State University and the Conservatory of Music at UMKC as a percussion major. While at UMKC he became established as a working drummer in the Kansas City area. After college Mr. Thompson moved to San Diego, Ca. Through contacts developed there he landed the drum chair on the Tommy Banks show; a nightly television show originating from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. As a member of the show band he backed such artists as Cab Calloway, Duane Eddy, Phil Everly, Jose Feliciano, Waylon Jennings, Marilyn Maye, Joe Williams, Della Reese, Kenny Rogers, Grady Tate, and many more. A move to Los Angeles saw Mike begin a career including concerts and tours with Raquel Welch, Charo, Robert Goulet, Lou Rawls, and Jim Nabors

Chris Golinski

Born: June 18, 1982

Drummer Chris Golinski began performing live at the age of sixteen in Kentucky where he played at various restaurants, cafes, and private events. Since making the move to NYC three years ago, Chris has performed at venues such as Mo Pitkins, The Baggott Inn, and the World Café in Philadelphia, and has regularly appeared as a guest musician with the gospel choir at Old Bergen Church in NJ. His musical interests range from progressive rock to jazz and creative music. Current projects include the jazz/experimental group Audible Geometry and a duo with multi-instrumentalist/laptop improviser Joe Branciforte.

Jeremy Yaddaw

Born: January 17, 1982

eremy is a drummer, percussionist and composer originally from New York's Capital Region. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY and has studied percussion with Dr. Robert Hansbrough and drum set with Matthew Cremisio. He has also completed 27 credits toward a Master of Music degree in Music Education from the State University of New York in Fredonia. Jeremy recently relocated to Forest Hills, NY with his wife, Jenny, and dog, Maya. He remains active as a performer with many local jazz musicians, teaches a private percussion studio and has specialized in playing in pit orchestras for local and regional groups

Ryan Elwood

Born: November, 1984

Ryan Elwood is a drummer based out of Denver, Colorado. Throughout his career, he has performed at venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Ball Arena. Ryan also records drums from his home studio and frequently tracks at many other studios, including The Keep in Denver, Swingfingers Recording Studio in Fort Collins, and United Interests Sound Studios in Boulder. Ryan has been a working musician since age fifteen, playing styles as varied as country, blues, rock, folk, and jazz. Over the past two decades, he has become a highly sought after sideman, performing and recording with artists like Blake Turner, Hunter James, and Jenny Shawhan. In addition to his work on stage and in the studio, Ryan is an educator who has been teaching private drum lessons since 2002.

Joe Truglio

Born: January 19, 1983

Joe Truglio is a drummer, composer, and bandleader based out of Philadelphia and New York. Born and raised in Long Island, Joe was originally inspired to pick up the sticks by his father, a music teacher and performer himself. While attending the University of the Arts Joe established himself as a sought after sideman and ambitious performer. Since graduating in 2005, he has had the opportunity to work with Grammy Award winning artist Dave Valentin, Cuban pianist Elio Villafranca, spanish jazz accordian player Victor Prieto, Venezuelan vibraphonist Alfredo Naranjo, Dave Allen, Christos Rafalides, Universal London recording artist Melody Gardot, and comedian Joe Piscapo

Ediz Hafizoglu

Born: September 19, 1980

Musical life of Ediz Hafızoglu, who was born in Silistra/Bulgaria on 19 September 1980 started with his father’s teaching him how to play "darbuka" and especially with his learning to play "saz" as a result of the insistence of his grandfather. He participated in “Sakin Tuna Art Group” in 1992 founded by his grandfather Mumun Musaoglu and played for about two years in the festivals in many towns and cities of Bulgaria and won awards in competitions. He migrated to Turkey at the end of 1994 and started his education in Kabatas Boys’ High School. He met with drum in this school. He participated in the selections and learned to play the drum and stayed in the band for 4 years