Results for "Drums"

David Crigger

Born: September 25, 1954

At the age of 18, drummer David Crigger was asked to join the legendary Don Ellis Orchestra, whose blending of jazz, odd-meters and multi-ethnic rhythms helped define "world music" long before the term had been coined; later he went on to a stint with German fusion artist Klaus Doldinger's group, Passport; albums with organist Brian Auger, pop sensation Rick Springfield, organist John Novello, and pianist Stu Goldberg. He has performed with the jazz/classical group, Free Flight, the late Latin music master, Willie Bobo, the big bands of Ralph Carmichael, Joe Roccisano and Bruce Lofgren, and has backed artists like Dionne Warwick, Maureen McGovern, David Foster, Roger Williams, and Marilyn McCoo; and has made scores of appearances in concerts, videos, and recordings with legendary songwriter, Burt Bacharach including the 1998 tribute broadcast, "One Amazing Night " with David playing for Burt, Luther Vandross, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello, Wynnona, Chrissie Hynde, David Sanborn, Dionne Warwick, George Duke, and Mike Myers; as well as various appearances with Burt and Elvis Costello including the Elvis Costello/Burt Bacharach US/UK tour supporting their collaborative CD "Painted From Memory" and their appearance on Sessions at West 54th Street

Sergio Bellotti

Born: August 30, 1968

Drummer, Percussionist, Composer and Educator moved from the south of Italy to the USA in 1995. Very active in the music scene of Boston first and worldwide clinician/performer now, Sergio recorded and/or shared stage with Mike Stern, Wayne Krantz, Tom Scott, Bob James, Robben Ford, Nathan East and Dan Siegel among others. He currently plays with fusion ensemble Spajazzy and co-leads a Duo with Percussion Virtuoso and Remo Signature Artist Alessandra Belloni. Sergio teaches drum set at Berklee College of Music since 2002, writes for DrumClub magazine in Italy, and, as a worldwide clinician, Sergio performed at the Montreal Drum Fest '03 (now available on DVD), Cape Breton International Drum Fest 2004, 2005 and 2006, Berklee World Percussion Festival '05 and PAS '05 in the USA and PAS 06 in Italy

Nick Ramirez

Born: December 19, 1949

Have played in bands since 1965...in Soul, Funk and some smooth jazz in the San Francisco/Oakland CA bay area

Max Senitt

Present/Past Performances ALEX*CUBA Hilario Duran Trio (Regular sub for Mark Kelso) The Flying Bulgars (klezmer band) Odessa/Havana Plan C The Cafe Ole Kobena Aqua Harrison Eliana Cuevas Lady Son Luis Maria Ochoa and Cimarron

John Densmore

Born: December 1, 1944

"I play the drums," says John Densmore, with tangible pride. He may be belaboring the obvious, considering that, as the rhythmic engine of The Doors, he's responsible for some of the most famous beats in rock history. But Densmore still bristles at what he calls the "dumb drummer" stereotype. "The drum was the first fucking instrument," he declares. "The reason people move and dance is that they're trying to get back to that heartbeat. It's the heartbeat you hear in the womb that started the whole deal. An orchestra, a four-piece rock band, whatever it is, they're trying to get back to that heartbeat." The universal, ancient call of this heartbeat has been Densmore's obsession since his childhood in Southern California. "I took piano when I was eight, and I loved it," he recalls

Jeremy Noller

As a jazz drummer and world percussionist, Jeremy Noller represents both sides of a rare musical coin. Since his arrival in New York City in 2003, Jeremy has taken full advantage of the city’s diverse music scene, performing with many of the finest jazz musicians, contemporary percussionists, and West African drummers. For his debut album, Music Notes, Jeremy has brought together artists from these different musical realms to perform his original compositions and arrangements, which combine contemporary jazz and traditional West African rhythms. The result is an expression of Jeremy’s unique musical journey that reaches across boundaries to audiences of all walks of life. Originally from Libertyville IL, Jeremy began studying percussion at the age of nine

Cubby O'Brien

Born: July 14, 1946

Carl "Cubby" O'Brien was born July 14, 1946, in Sun Valley, California, not far from Burbank. He was the youngest male to audition to be a Mouseketeer. Discovered by Disney talent scouts in December 1954, while performing at a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) benefit in Hollywood. At the audition, Cubby played the drums but Jimmie asked him to sing something. Cubby told him he wasn't a singer. Jimmie suggested "Happy Birthday". So, accompanied by a banjo player sitting nearby, Cubby sang this simple song that every child knew. But for Cubby, it won him a spot as a Mouseketeer! Cubby Recalls "I did some commercials and some TV shows like 'Zane Grey Theater' and 'Cheyenne,' but I was a drummer and that's what I really wanted to do." Following his tenure with the Mickey Mouse Club and the Junior Band on the Lawrence Welk show, Cubby joined small bands around the L.A

Dean Christesen

Born: March 5, 1988

Dean Christesen is a jazz drummer residing in Richmond, VA.

Doug Kassel

Born: October 9, 1949

DOUG KASSEL

A native Chicagoan, Doug has led a double life as part of the Bay Area music and improvisational theater scenes since 1972. Having his initial roots in Jazz from both his grandfather, Chicago Jazz cornetist Jimmy McPartland and his step-grandmother, legendary pianist and Piano Jazz host, Marian McPartland, he also began studying drums at a young age with his mentor, drummer Joe Morello (The Dave Brubeck Quartet).

Later, growing up in the Old Town section of Chicago and around the corner from The Second City, Doug began workshops with the creator of Theater Games, Viola Spolin, during the writing of her groundbreaking book, Improvisation For The Theater. He later performed with Spolin's Playmakers, The Game Theater (with Peter Boyle) and Paul Sills' Story Theater.

Glenn Pinto

Born: July 28, 1966

Started playing drumset in 1984.Will always be A STUDENT of the drumset(self taught).Played in various dance bands in hometown GOA-INDIA.current playing situation DANCE BAND and GOSPEL BAND.