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John J. DiMartino
1960: Graduate of U. S. Naval School of Music—Washington D.C.
1983: Attended McKendree College. Major: Computer Science, Christian Education; Lebanon, IL
1993: Attended Portland Community College
Early days in ST Louis, MO
* Performed in St. Louis area society bands playing for weddings, religious functions, and special interest groups.
* Also backed up acts such as Rosemary Clooney and Frankie Lane.
* Performed with St. Louis Jazz Quartet touring the U.S. for two years entertaining University and College students as part of the Young Audience Concerts venue.
* Toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra: 1962
* Staff musician for local St. Louis T.V. talk shows
* Toured for nine years with the Rumors Band performing in many night-clubs across the nation.
Nashville, TN
* Staff musician for the Grand Ole Opry—Nashville, TN
* Staff musician for Opryland USA for two years—Nashville, TN
* Member of the Nashville Cats Band (comprised of some of Nashville’s leading studio musicians)
* Drummer for Christy Lane, Charly McLaine
* Staff drummer for Steel Guitar International Organization (backed up Buddy Emmons, Paul Franlin Jr., Doug Jernigan, Herby Wallace, and others)
* Professional mentor to Dave Weckl (at age 14), Irlene Mandrell (sister to Barbara Mandrell), Eddie Rabbit’s drummer, Tammy Wynette’s drummer, and others.
* Clinician for Pearl Drum Company
* Performed in first Pearl clinic with Larrie London in Nashville, TN
Portland, OR - Present
* Performed with Paul deLay Band, Robbie Laws Band, Kinzel & Hyde Band, Arthur (Fresh Air) Moore, Nicole Fournier & Her 3lb Universe Band, and other local groups.
* Christian Music: Member of Vancouver, WA’s New Heights Church Worship team under the direction of Mike Dishner. Involved in other ministries as well.
* Professional teacher for over twenty five years.
Gear
Pearl Drums, Sabian, and Zildjian cymbals, DW pedals, Black Panther Birds Eye Maple Snare, and Pearl Reference brass snare. Vic Firth Sticks.
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Nancy Kelly: Jazz Woman: The Reel to Real Sessions
by Hrayr Attarian
Among jazz aficionados in the “real" Upstate New York, that is to say in and around the cities of Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo, vocalist Nancy Kelly is well known. She has performed at multiple venues, both still extant and defunct, which served as havens for music lovers in the area. Known for her uncompromising artistry and singular approach to standards, Kelly did not limit her activity to her native region. Over half a century she has performed all over the ...
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Drums
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Available to provide lessons six days a week (not Sunday) between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. My rate for a one hour lesson ( I don't do half hour lessons unless the student is age 10 or younger) is $40.00. For youngsters age 10 or younger, I will adjust the rate to $25.00.
Clinic/Workshop Information
I'm also available for Drum Clinics ( Type of material covered depends on the purpose of the clinic, and if I am one of many performing, and instructing, or performing as sole clinician)
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
