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Jeff Siegel

Drummer

Jeff "Siege" Siegel is a veteran of the New York Jazz Scene and has worked with a virtual "who's who" of artists.

A member of the Sir Roland Hanna Trio from 1994-'99, Siegel's diverse career has also allowed him to share the concert stage, recording studio - or both with legendary artists such as Ron Carter, Kenny Burrell, Jack DeJohnette, Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Shiela Jordan, Helen Merrill, Mose Allison and many more.

He has also performed and recorded with contemporaries such as Dave Douglas, Stefon Harris, Kurt Elling, Ravi Coltrane, Ryan Kisor, Steve Turre, Arthur Rhames and John Esposito.

He has worked in the avant garde world as well with Wadada Leo Smith, Baikida Carroll and others.

Composer + Educator

"His playing is always tasteful whether it be in forceful, intense situations or in quiet, supporting roles. His writing is intriguing" notes the Green Mountain Jazz Messenger.

An active educator, Siegel teaches Jazz drumming at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music as well as at Western Connecticut State University. He has performed clinics throughout world.

He holds a Masters Degree in Jazz from Queens College where he studied composition with Jimmy Heath and has subsequently been the recipient of several grants from Meet the Composer.

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Performance / Tour

Jeff Siegel Trio at Justin's in Albany NY

Jeff Siegel Trio at Justin's in Albany NY

Source: All About Jazz

I have a gig coming up at Justin's in Albany next weekend - August 6th. It would be great if you could come! It'll be a trio gig and will feature Francesca Tanksley on piano (Billy Harper Quintet) and long time associate Rich Syracuse (bass) from the Lee Shaw Trio. I'll be playing drums of course, and we'll be playing many of my originals (from the new “Magical Spaces" CD)and arrangements of standard compositions. We'll also be playing a few ...

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Recording

New York Drummer, Jeff Siegel, Releases Debut CD and Announces Tour

New York Drummer, Jeff Siegel, Releases Debut CD and Announces Tour

Source: All About Jazz

QUOTES ABOUT THE CD | TOUR ITINERARY | THE DEBUT CD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York USA -- New York based drummer, composer and educator, Jeff Siegel has recorded in many collaborative contexts and with many notable established jazz artists. His own ensemble, Jeff “Siege" Siegel Quartet, recently completed the recording of his debut CD release titled: Magical Spaces. This album contains all original compositions by Jeff. Magical Spaces has been released under the CAP Music record label ...

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