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steve smith
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Steve Smith was originally drawn to the drums by hearing marching bands in parades as a child in his native Massachusetts. At age nine, in 1963, Smith began studying the instrument in earnest with local teacher Bill Flanagan, who played in big bands in the swing era.
Smith's early inspiration at this time was drawn from the great drumming stars of the big bands such as Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson and Kenny Clarke, among others. In particular, regular trips in his youth to The Boston Globe Jazz Festival, where he first saw and heard his idols, made a special impact on his musical endeavors.
Smith performed in the usual school band program and garage bands while in his teens, but also began to broaden his performing experience by playing in a professional Brockton concert band and even the big band at the local college, Bridgewater State. After high school, Smith began studying music at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1972. There he received valuable instruction from such renowned teachers as Gary Chaffee and Alan Dawson. His drumming influences at this time came to include such notables as Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Lenny White and Steve Gadd ...
Smith's early inspiration at this time was drawn from the great drumming stars of the big bands such as Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson and Kenny Clarke, among others. In particular, regular trips in his youth to The Boston Globe Jazz Festival, where he first saw and heard his idols, made a special impact on his musical endeavors.
Smith performed in the usual school band program and garage bands while in his teens, but also began to broaden his performing experience by playing in a professional Brockton concert band and even the big band at the local college, Bridgewater State. After high school, Smith began studying music at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1972. There he received valuable instruction from such renowned teachers as Gary Chaffee and Alan Dawson. His drumming influences at this time came to include such notables as Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Lenny White and Steve Gadd ...
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1. andy finch
The Official Website Of Young 17 Yr Old Drummer Andy Finch.
Andy is from Leigh Park, close to Portsmouth along the south coast of the UK. He is a drummer and has been drumming since he was aged 9. He lives with his parents in the centre of Leigh Park. He attended the local "Park Community School of Arts and Drama" and left school with 10 GCSE passes. He also attended "Havant College" for half a year after his schooling ended but couldn't adapt to the lifestyle.
Now he is currently in part with an apprenticeship within I.T. His ambitions in life are to be a Professional Drummer. Of course, this costs money to participate in. Andy has a drum lesson every 2 weeks and throughout enjoys them; he is in a band Wishlist who play a more pop kind of music rather than rock. Andy likes all types of music but his favourite band is Dream Theater no 1 Progressive Rock band in the U.S. He has seen them live in concert and is inspired by the bands drummer "Mike Portnoy".
Andy is from Leigh Park, close to Portsmouth along the south coast of the UK. He is a drummer and has been drumming since he was aged 9. He lives with his parents in the centre of Leigh Park. He attended the local "Park Community School of Arts and Drama" and left school with 10 GCSE passes. He also attended "Havant College" for half a year after his schooling ended but couldn't adapt to the lifestyle.
Now he is currently in part with an apprenticeship within I.T. His ambitions in life are to be a Professional Drummer. Of course, this costs money to participate in. Andy has a drum lesson every 2 weeks and throughout enjoys them; he is in a band Wishlist who play a more pop kind of music rather than rock. Andy likes all types of music but his favourite band is Dream Theater no 1 Progressive Rock band in the U.S. He has seen them live in concert and is inspired by the bands drummer "Mike Portnoy".
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2. gene jackson
Drummer Gene Jackson's website features biography, itinerary, photo gallery, discography, equipment setup, etc ...
Jazz musicians all over the world are likely to be aware of drummer Gene Jackson's talent and expressive performances. While Roy Haynes, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones, Billy Higgins, and Tony Williams were some of his drumming influences, Jackson has a style that can change in accordance to what genre of music he plays. His ability to range from African to Latin to Cool rhythms have afforded Jackson the opportunity to be recommended by dozens of eminent musicians since his career took off 15 years ago. Jackson was born October 16, 1961 in West Philadelphia, Pa. Though he grew up as an only child, Jackson began to focus on music with the help of his guardian's grandson, Greg McDonald who played the drums. "(Greg) would have rehearsals with a band of excellent musicians, which helped inspire me early on," Jackson said.
In 1979, Jackson, who had the ambition to become a professional drummer as soon as he picked up the sticks, went to Boston to attend the well-renowned Berklee College of Music. In the five years Gene spent at Berklee, he counted among his peers and classmates: Walter Beasley, Branford Marsalis, Mark Whitfield, Monty Croft, Donald Harrison, Cindy Blackman, Terri Lynn Carrington, Billy Kilson, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Marvin Smitty Smith, Cyrus Chestnut, Danilo Perez, Dave Kakowski, Jovan Jackson, to name a few. Jackson also lived in an apartment with saxophonist Branford Marsalis, with whom he had established a good friendship. When Branford moved to New York City, fellow drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith became Gene's roommate ...
Jazz musicians all over the world are likely to be aware of drummer Gene Jackson's talent and expressive performances. While Roy Haynes, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones, Billy Higgins, and Tony Williams were some of his drumming influences, Jackson has a style that can change in accordance to what genre of music he plays. His ability to range from African to Latin to Cool rhythms have afforded Jackson the opportunity to be recommended by dozens of eminent musicians since his career took off 15 years ago. Jackson was born October 16, 1961 in West Philadelphia, Pa. Though he grew up as an only child, Jackson began to focus on music with the help of his guardian's grandson, Greg McDonald who played the drums. "(Greg) would have rehearsals with a band of excellent musicians, which helped inspire me early on," Jackson said.
In 1979, Jackson, who had the ambition to become a professional drummer as soon as he picked up the sticks, went to Boston to attend the well-renowned Berklee College of Music. In the five years Gene spent at Berklee, he counted among his peers and classmates: Walter Beasley, Branford Marsalis, Mark Whitfield, Monty Croft, Donald Harrison, Cindy Blackman, Terri Lynn Carrington, Billy Kilson, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Marvin Smitty Smith, Cyrus Chestnut, Danilo Perez, Dave Kakowski, Jovan Jackson, to name a few. Jackson also lived in an apartment with saxophonist Branford Marsalis, with whom he had established a good friendship. When Branford moved to New York City, fellow drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith became Gene's roommate ...
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Todd Vinciguerra:
Author of "Beginning Independence for Rock and Alternative Drumming",
"Studies in Drum Set Independence Vol. 1 & 2"
published by Mel Bay Publications.
Author of "Beginning Independence for Rock and Alternative Drumming",
"Studies in Drum Set Independence Vol. 1 & 2"
published by Mel Bay Publications.
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4. brain czach
Welcome to the official site of New York City drummer Brian Czach.
Brian Czach's career has taken him all over the world time and again. Making his living as a successful freelance musician based in New York City has allowed Brian to perform in all different musical styles and genres while continuing to challenge him to grow. "I enjoy playing in different contexts all the time. I love playing in a big band one night and then having to switch gears and play in a rock group, or a swingin' jazz trio the next night." For Brian, the energy on stage sets the tone and Brian will continue to be inspired.
Born into a musical family in suburban Ballston Lake, New York, Brian can’t remember a time when he didn’t play the drums. What he does remember is sitting in front of the stereo speakers while his Dad played old Blood Sweat & Tears, Sly and the Family Stone, and King Curtis albums. At age 9, he started taking private drum lessons with an instructor by the name of Don Bush. Mr. Bush helped Brian develop very strong rudimental and sight reading skills. By age 11, Brian was playing professionally with the Revelaires, his family’s wedding band on weekends.
In high school, Brian started listening to jazz music. Brian gained performing experience in the school orchestras and jazz bands along with his friends in the rock group Bluesnick, while continuing to play with the Revelaires. He played at many of the regional and state music conferences and was honored to be a part of the 1994 New York All-State Jazz Ensemble. He also performed regularly with the Empire State Jazz Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble based in Albany, New York.
He went on to attend the Ithaca College School of Music, where he studied percussion with world-renowned marimba player Gordon Stout and studied jazz with multi-talented Steve Brown. At this time, Brian was also performing with many groups outside of school such as Tony DeSare, The Strand, The Soulutions, Al Meixner Trio, and the Tim Collins Trio ...
Brian Czach's career has taken him all over the world time and again. Making his living as a successful freelance musician based in New York City has allowed Brian to perform in all different musical styles and genres while continuing to challenge him to grow. "I enjoy playing in different contexts all the time. I love playing in a big band one night and then having to switch gears and play in a rock group, or a swingin' jazz trio the next night." For Brian, the energy on stage sets the tone and Brian will continue to be inspired.
Born into a musical family in suburban Ballston Lake, New York, Brian can’t remember a time when he didn’t play the drums. What he does remember is sitting in front of the stereo speakers while his Dad played old Blood Sweat & Tears, Sly and the Family Stone, and King Curtis albums. At age 9, he started taking private drum lessons with an instructor by the name of Don Bush. Mr. Bush helped Brian develop very strong rudimental and sight reading skills. By age 11, Brian was playing professionally with the Revelaires, his family’s wedding band on weekends.
In high school, Brian started listening to jazz music. Brian gained performing experience in the school orchestras and jazz bands along with his friends in the rock group Bluesnick, while continuing to play with the Revelaires. He played at many of the regional and state music conferences and was honored to be a part of the 1994 New York All-State Jazz Ensemble. He also performed regularly with the Empire State Jazz Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble based in Albany, New York.
He went on to attend the Ithaca College School of Music, where he studied percussion with world-renowned marimba player Gordon Stout and studied jazz with multi-talented Steve Brown. At this time, Brian was also performing with many groups outside of school such as Tony DeSare, The Strand, The Soulutions, Al Meixner Trio, and the Tim Collins Trio ...
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5. luc bergeron
Luc Bergeron is a Westbrook, Maine-based drummer.
Luc Bergeron, originally from Lewiston, Maine, comes from a family of musicians and singers on both his mother's and father's sides, but is the only one in the family who had any interest in drumming. After much begging and pleading he was finally given a used drum set when he turned 12. His first formal lessons were with regionally well-known drummer and teacher Dick Demers.
Luc was a founding member of the rock band "Symmetry" while still in high school, which in 1986 recorded a demo that snagged national management (Fred Lewis - ex-mgr for "The Cars"), received radio airplay in Maine and Massachusetts, and generated major record label interest. The band played extensively through New England. After he left Symmetry in 1988, he spent a while wondering what he was going to do with his life, and decided to attend the University of Southern Maine as an English major during the fall semester of 1989. When he saw master drummer Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information, sessions artist) in the spring of 1990 at a concert at the University of Maine in Augusta, it moved him to get serious about music, and so attended UMA's nationally known Jazz and Contemporary Music program ...
Luc Bergeron, originally from Lewiston, Maine, comes from a family of musicians and singers on both his mother's and father's sides, but is the only one in the family who had any interest in drumming. After much begging and pleading he was finally given a used drum set when he turned 12. His first formal lessons were with regionally well-known drummer and teacher Dick Demers.
Luc was a founding member of the rock band "Symmetry" while still in high school, which in 1986 recorded a demo that snagged national management (Fred Lewis - ex-mgr for "The Cars"), received radio airplay in Maine and Massachusetts, and generated major record label interest. The band played extensively through New England. After he left Symmetry in 1988, he spent a while wondering what he was going to do with his life, and decided to attend the University of Southern Maine as an English major during the fall semester of 1989. When he saw master drummer Steve Smith (Journey, Vital Information, sessions artist) in the spring of 1990 at a concert at the University of Maine in Augusta, it moved him to get serious about music, and so attended UMA's nationally known Jazz and Contemporary Music program ...
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