The most necessary and the hardest and most important thing in music is the tempo.
(Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
What music?
Instruments
Main instrument: | Drums (don't ask me to play the Cajon, though) |
Side instruments: | Guitar, harmonica, vocals, mandolin, bass guitar (Here I play all by myself.) |
Experience
- As the drummer in
- Rock and pop bands
- Entertainment bands (maquees, open air, parties, carnival events)
- Dancing bands
- Bigband
- Backing band for a Gospel choir
- Backup drummer in above genres (with good repertoire and well-prepared)
- Drum teacher
- Guitar man with excellent rhythm (right hand)
Some reference recordings under Bands & Demos.
Musical Preferences
Styles
I listen and play many different types of music with passion, for example Rock, Hardrock, Folk, Folk-Rock, Jazz, Fusion, Classic, Greek, World, and good Pop.
Favourite Musicians
- Carol Kaye
- Jim Keltner (interesting statement)
- Jim Gordon „the best drummer in the world” (said Jeff Porcaro)
- Jaco Pastorius
- Hal Blaine
- Jeff Porcaro
- Vinie Colaiuta