Primal Swing

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Primal Swing Band Members

Jeffrey Jones - Drums

Brent Deacon - Guitar

Loren Stidham - Bass

Mike Schmidt - Bass (Tulsa gigs only)

Primal Swing is one of the best jazz/fusion combos to come from Oklahoma. All of the musicians in the band are professionals who dedicate their lives to music. With an impressive catalog of tunes ranging from John Coltrane and Miles Davis to Chick Corea, and from Weather Report to John Scofield, it seems like there isn't anything that they can't play. They are also very dedicated to writing their own original compositions.

Members of Primal Swing have performed at: Greenwood Jazz Festival, D-Fest, Azalea Jazz Festival, IAJE Jazz Convention, Chet Baker Jazz Festival, Cherry-Brook Artzz Festival, Sapulpa Jazz Festival, Mayfest, North Texas Jazz Festival, Wichita Jazz Festival, Drummers for Jesus Convention, London Psalm Drummers Convention, and several other festivals and conventions around the world.

Members of Primal Swing have performed with such diverse artists as: Bob Mintzer, Joe Lovano, Bobby Shew, Byron Stripling, Slide Hampton, Frank Mantooth, Pat Kelly, Will Campbell, Cleo Laine, Marvin Stamm, Bobby Watson, Jimmy Cobb, Mulgrew Miller, Kevin Mahogany, Conrad Herwig, Scott Wendholdt, and many other amazing musicians.

Last Updated: December 30, 2008

Beyond The Horizon (2008)

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Location:
Muskogee, OK

Willing to teach:
Beginners

Credentials/Background:
Jeffrey Jones, Brent Deacon, and Loren Stidham all teach private music lessons in the Tulsa and Muskogee OK areas and master classes internationally on a regular basis. To set up an appointment please send an email to primalswing@hotmail.com All levels of students are welcome, and all styles are also welcome.

Clinic/Workshop Information:
Jeffrey Jones performs numerous drum clinics around the world every year. His clinics include everything from Jazz, to Latin, to Rock music. His clinics are usually sponsored by Sonor Drums, Sabian Cymbals, and Vater Drumsticks. For more information visit www.jeffjonesdrummer.com or send an email to zomacmusic@hotmail.com

Jeffrey Jones endorses Sonor Drums, Sabian Cymbals, and Vater Drumsticks

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