A. Christopher Johnson

FREELANCE BOP JAZZ & JAZZ-FUNK SESSION DRUMMER Contact me via Cell = 845 901 4072, Set Lists to aj.gretch@gmail.com

I'm interested in meeting, jamming, & rehearsing with talented jazz-oriented musicians interested in swingin' some great Bop Jazz & groovy Jazz-Funk for the listening enjoyment of the greater New York City area.

FREELANCE BOP JAZZ & JAZZ-FUNK SESSION DRUMMER Contact me via Cell = 845 901 4072, Set Lists to aj.gretch@gmail.com

I'm interested in meeting, jamming, & rehearsing with talented jazz-oriented musicians interested in swingin' some great Bop Jazz & groovy Jazz-Funk for the listening enjoyment of the greater New York City area.

I grew up during the Golden Age of Hip Hop and R&B, of the 80's & 90's, “ Real Hip Hop “, due to the declination of the “ Real Emcee's “ that I had the pleasure of growing up with, I had to re-focus on playing the music that I now dig, and have been thoroughly trained in; hard swingin' Bop Jazz of the 40's & 50's, by attending a well-accredited Jazz conservatory, as well as a great drum school for years, mastering all 32 Bebop Jazz standards, as well as, taking pride in, staying sharp with the 40 essential snare drum rudiments, just like my all-time favorite Hard Bop Jazz drummer; “ Philly Joe “ Jones.

NOW SEEKING: A Double Bassist & a Pianist / Keyboardist, to form a Trio with, to enjoy playing the great Bebop standards, & original Jazz-Funk.

INFLUENCES

Of course the Bebop Jazz pioneers that I idolize like; Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, and Charlie Christian. The Hard Bop defining cats like, my all-time favorite combo; Miles Davis' First Great Quintet, the Cannonball Adderley, Clifford Brown, Jimmy Smith, and the Freddie Hubbard combos as well, The Jazz Funk cats that I dig are; Niacin, Galactic, Weather Report, and my favorite Jazz artist of today; I the Roy Hargrove Quintet, and his funky / soulful side-project; RH Factor.

EQUIPMENT

A minimal pro-busking, 3-Piece Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz Kit, with a Remo Fiberskyn heads, except my Evans EMAD heads on my Kick. My Zildjian A Series: 12” Special Recording Hi-Hat pair, & 20” Medium Ride. Yamaha 700 Series Hardware, & traveling with my Humes & Burg Galaxy Gig Bags to busk & gig with.