Results for "Drums"

Vince Wilburn Jr.

Born: 1958

Vince Wilburn, Jr., nephew of late jazz icon Miles Davis, oversees Miles Davis Properties, LLC, along with Erin Davis (son of Miles) and Cheryl Davis (daughter of Miles). Wilburn, Jr. is a highly accomplished drummer and producer, who has both toured and recorded with Miles on many legendary recordings from 1984 through 1987, including: The GRAMMY-Award winning album "AURA" — which he co-produced; "Decoy" - which he also co-produced; "You’re Under Arrest", and the 2008 GRAMMY nominated "Miles From India" – which hit #8 on the Billboard jazz charts. Wilburn, Jr. also toured internationally with the All-Star “Miles From India” ensemble to sell-out crowds. More recently, Wilburn, Jr

Henry Newmark

At the of age 10 in Port Washington, New York, Henry began studying drums with local teachers and later commuted to New York City to study with noted drummer and author, Joe Cusatis. Henry attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston where he studied privately with respected jazz artists and educators Alan Dawson, Gary Burton and Fred Buda. After leaving Berklee, Henry worked on the East Coast and in the late 1970’s moved to Los Angeles to further his career and continued his professional studies with Freddy Gruber, Earl Hatch and Dale Anderson. Henry has played on hundreds of sessions for T.V., film, and commercials, as well as recorded for artists as diverse as Ice-T (“Colors”), Roger Williams, John Batdorff and Latin star Rocio Durcal

Erkan Sonmez

Born: November 1, 1989

Istanbul-based drummer and composer Erkan Sönmez started playing drums in his childhood. He successfully graduaded from the percussion (drums) department of Modern Music Academy and completed the 'CRR Jazz Composition Academy' program. For many years, he shared the stage with master artists and groups of classical, pop and jazz genres such as Enbe Orchestra, Levent Yüksel, Serdar Öztop, Erdem Sökmen, Güç Başar Gülle. Between 2015 and 2020, he played drums and percussion in Erdem Sökmen Quartet and Quintet projects. While he continues to actively play with Cem Çatık Trio; He released his first album, which he calls 'Habitat', consisting entirely of his own compositions and arrangements, in 2024.

Kweku Sumbry

Kevin Van Den Elzen

Billy Harris

Born: October 24, 1987

Bill Harris is a drummer, composer, improviser, and audio engineer from Pittsburgh currently located in Chicago. Starting private drum and percussion studies at age eight, Bill embarked on a lifelong journey of musical education that continues to this day. Playing in various rock, funk, and jazz groups at clubs and concert venues throughout his early years, he eventually relocated to Chicago. In 2014, he started the trio Four Letter Words, with pianist Matt Piet and saxophonist Jake Wark, who play primarily original compositions centered around group improvisation. In 2014, they release their first EP, Blow

Curt Farrell

Born: January 29, 1959

Curt Farrell is a drummer/ percussionist from Illinois who now lives in Cape Coral , Fl. For over 35 years Curt has been developing his drumming and musician skills, playing everything from Lounge work playing standards to country rock. In his earlier years was influenced greatly by John Bonahm of Led Zepplin, Danny Seraphine of CTA, Chicago, Steve Smith of Journey fame at the time. Grew up playing to the music of Stenffenwolf, CSNY, Guess who, Deep Purple, and Grand Funk Railroad. Curt started playing drums at the age of 9 when he was captivated by the first drummer he saw playing drum set

Svornich

Born: April 3, 1950

Roy Futureman Wooten

Malte Arndal

Born: March 3, 1996