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 with talented musicians interested in swingin' some great Bop Jazz & / or groovy Jazz-Funk for the listening enjoyment of the greater N.Y.C. areas.
Although I grew up during the Golden Age of Hip Hop and R&B, of the 80's, but due to the declination of the “ Real Emcee's “ & solid R&B talent, minus a few exceptions, that I had the pleasure of growing up with, I had to re-focus on playing the music that I dig, and have been thoroughly trained in; hard swingin' Bop Jazz, by attending a well-accredited Jazz conservatory, as well as a great drum school for years, mastering all 32 Bebop Jazz standards.
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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 with talented musicians interested in swingin' some great Bop Jazz & / or groovy Jazz-Funk for the listening enjoyment of the greater N.Y.C. areas.
Although I grew up during the Golden Age of Hip Hop and R&B, of the 80's, but due to the declination of the “ Real Emcee's “ & solid R&B talent, minus a few exceptions, that I had the pleasure of growing up with, I had to re-focus on playing the music that I dig, and have been thoroughly trained in; hard swingin' Bop Jazz, by attending a well-accredited Jazz conservatory, as well as a great drum school for years, mastering all 32 Bebop Jazz standards.
I am very much of an “ in the pocket “ drummer, like some of my favorites including; Ahmir “ ?uestlove “ Thompson, John “ Jabo “ Starks, and Dennis Chambers, but because of my addiction to the Bop Jazz of the 40's & 50's and the Jazz - Funk, of the late 70's / early 80's, and some great present day bands, I, totally am not into the Hip Hop & R&B of today, but if you guy or gal band leaders, wanted me to study some songs that interest you, it's quite easy for me, especially with my sense of “ groove and feel, I'm sure you will be impressed with what I bring to our session.
INFLUENCES
Of course the Bebop Jazz pioneers that I idolize like; Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis' First Great Quintet ( my all-time favorite combo, because of “ Philly Joe “ Jones ), the Cannonball Adderley combos, and The Jazz Funk cats I dig like; Niacin, Galactic, Weather Report, and my favorite Jazz artist of today; the Roy Hargrove Quintet, and his funky / soulful side-project; RH Factor
EQUIPMENT
3-Piece Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz Kit, My Zildjian A - Series: 13” New - Beat Hi-Hat pair, 20” FX Series Oriental Crash of Doom, and my 22” A - Series Medium Ride. All Yamaha 700 Series Hardware, & my Humes & Burg Galaxy Gig Bags.
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