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Chris DeRosa is a Freelance Drummer/Composer/Producer who currently lives in New York City, although his experience has taken him to many parts of the world (over 45 countries).

As a Rock/Pop musician with very strong Jazz and Improvisational sensibilities Chris also loves playing Ethnic and World music. He considers Reggae, Samba, Bossa, and Soca among his favorites and his playing can be described in three words, Strong/Creative/Grooving.

Chris' travels have had a great impact on how he sees and hears music. Although his roots are in American oriented rhythms his education and life experience has had a profound influence on what he can bring to a band or song. This combination of life experience and dedication sets Chris apart from others and makes Chris DeRosa the right choice for your music.

A well-versed Seasoned Studio & Live Drummer Chris has studied at The Berklee College of Music where he received the prestigious Buddy Rich Jazz Masters Scholarship and at The University Of Miami where he was the recipient of the Bowman Ashe Scholarship for artistic and academic achievement. There Chris also received his Studio Music/Jazz Performance degree.

Chris has played and/or recorded with the likes of Deborah Harry and Chris Stein (Blondie), Rick Ross, Nadia Ali, Melba Moore, Phil Perry, Skinner Box, Masspike Miles, Motorbaby, The Deepdown, Kim Fahy (The Mabuses), ECA Jazz Ensemble, The Turn, Peninsulin, Nate Ouderkirk, E-trance, Criminal Conversation, Magnet (Replacing Moe Tucker of the Velvet Underground), The Five Satins, Air-O-Sol, Jonathan and Victor (Camper Van Beethoven), Nori Nori, Ivan Julian (The Voidoids, Matthew Sweet), Fluffer, Laura Dawn (Moby), Yoshiaki Masuo (Sonny Rollins, Jack Dejohnette), Cross Currents, Lolita Jackson Quintet, Jeff Baker (a.k.a King Django), The Congregation Of Vapors, Jed Davis, Zach Williams, Wendy Ip, Jesse Malin, Brett Simons (Liz Phair, Mandy Moore, Brian Wilson), Flyin Fisch, Ben Stivers (MatchBox 20, Ricky Martin), Tony Scherr (Norah Jones, Al DiMeola), Tom Jennings, Jon Cowherd, Ariya, Vibrolush, Jefferson Thomas, Monica Allison, Carly Thomas, The Heads, Melanie Penn, Paul Mark & The Van Dorens, Matt Bonelli (BeeGee's), Collider, Liquid, Mark White (Spin Doctors), Yale University Big Band, Ron Dziubla (Ricky Martin, Chayanne), Willie Ruff, Bill Brown Quartet, The Drowning Crib, Matthew Brubeck, Chris DeRosa Group, and worked with such Producers as Daniel Rey (White Zombie, Ramones), Steve Eigner (Nelly), Roger Fife (Tricky), Kramer (Urge Overkill, Ween, Butthole Surfers, Daniel Johnston), “General” George Fullan (The Rolling Stones, Cyndi Lauper, Taking Back Sunday, Twisted Sister, Dream Theater, and Cheap Trick), and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Aimee Mann, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind).

In The World Of Theater Chris Has Done Such Broadway Shows As Oh! Calcutta (National and International Tours), Grease, Songs Of Paradise, The Mikado, and In The World Of Dance Chris Has Performed, Composed, Or Accompanied For Barbara Feldman Dance Co., Gus Solomons Jr., Ron Brown/Evidence, Elisa Monte Dance, David Brown, Andrea E. Woods (Souloworks), Kun-Yang Lin, Ellis Wood Dance, Kosad, Peridance, David Dorfman Dance, Bebe Miller, Ana Marie Forsythe, Mark Morris Dance Group, Sean Curran, Gina Gibney Dance, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Douglas Nielsen, Doug Varone And Dancers, Larry Keigwin, Kevin Wynn, Donald Byrd, Jennifer Muller, 2nd Avenue Dance Co., The Island Moving Company, Joy Kellman, Dance Space Inc., Zeynep Tanbay, Jose' Limon Dance Foundation, Nicholas Leichter (nicholasleichterdance), Columbia University (Barnard), University of Utah Dept. of Dance, and Paul Taylor Dance Co. among others. Chris has also performed at many churches some of which include Trinity Grace, Redeemer, The Journey, Infinity, Citilights, Emmanuel, and Grace Redeemer Church.

Chris Has Taught/Lectured at Marymount Manhattan College (Adjunct Professor), The NYACK School Of Music (Guest Lecturer), and at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (Staff Musician, Guest Lecturer), and continues to Freelance with some very talented artists.

As a creative drummer Chris has been featured in both Modern Drummer and DRUM! Magazines. Chris plays all styles of music (ie. Gospel, Rock, Jazz, Latin, Afro-Cuban, Pop, Punk, Brazilian, Samba, Bossa Nova, Country, Soul, Neo-Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, R&B, Blues, Reggae, Dance Hall, One Drop, Rock Steady, Ska, Mento, Soca and Solo Drumming Among Others) and has released many offerings as both a leader and a sideman. Chris has performed live radio concerts on WXPN's (Philadelphia) “World Cafe”, WPKN (Bridgeport), and WDST's (Woodstock) “Sessions”. Chris has also toured the Middle East for the Armed Forces in support of our troops, and toured China as part of a Jazz Cultural Exchange.

Chris is a member of BMI, The Harry Fox Agency, and The University Of Miami Alumni Association. Chris Is Endorsed By & Deeply Grateful To: Vic Firth Drumsticks, Sabian Cymbals, Evans Drum Heads, Brady Snare Drums, Cympad, RhythmTech, and Grover Pro Percussion.

Chris is interested in Live, Touring, and Studio Work so if you or your band needs a little fire and a solid foundation send him a note!

To Inquire About Hiring Chris For Recording Sessions, Rehearsal or Writing Sessions, Touring, or General Live Work Send An E-mail To: chris@chrisderosa.com

Click Here To Checkout Chris' Career Info Or To Hear Audio Samples

Click Here To Purchase Some Really Cool Merchandise!

Click Here To Purchase Some of Chris' Music!

Click Here To View Chris' Photography

Here Are A Few More Links You May Find Interesting!

A Write Up In DRUM! Magazine Of Chris' Armed Forces Tour

A Modern Drummer Magazine Feature On Chris

An Article Chris Wrote On Drumming Health

A Drum Ad Chris Did For Manny's Music

An Ad Chris Did For Brady Drums

Visit Chris On Facebook

Chris On Wikipedia

Click Here To Download Chris' Interview From The Black Page

Here Is An Article Chris Wrote For The Italian Drum Magazine "PERCFEST"

Visit iTunes Or Click Below To Listen And Purchase Some Of Chris' Music

Chris DeRosa's "Live In Miami" CD

Chris DeRosa's "ism" CD

Chris DeRosa's "Inner Voicings" CD

Chris DeRosa's "Broadway Jam" CD

Chris DeRosa's "With Hand And Tongue" CD


Chris Performing "No Diggity" w/The Turn @Whiskey Bar Hoboken, NJ

Chris Performing "God Bless Us Anyway" w/Collider @CBGB's

Chris Opening For Joey Ramone With The Band Collider

Chris Performing "These Are The Things" with Nate Ouderkirk

Chris On Tour w/Fluffer @The Point In Atlanta, Ga...
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General Info

  • Genre: Jazz / Reggae / Rock

    Location New York, Un

    Profile Views: 45766

    Last Login: 1/21/2012

    Member Since 8/6/2004

    Website www.chrisderosa.com

    Record Label P.B. Records

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    .. Chris DeRosa is a Freelance Drummer/Composer/Producer who currently lives in New York City, although his experience has taken him to many parts of the world (over 45 countries). .. .. As a Rock/Pop musician with very strong Jazz and Improvisational sensibilities Chris also loves playing Ethnic and World music. He considers Reggae, Samba, Bossa, and Soca among his favorites and his playing can be described in three words, Strong/Creative/Grooving. .. .. Chris' travels have had a great impact on how he sees and hears music. Although his roots are in American oriented rhythms his education and life experience has had a profound influence on what he can bring to a band or song. This combination of life experience and dedication sets Chris apart from others and makes Chris DeRosa the right choice for your music. .. .. A well-versed Seasoned Studio & Live Drummer Chris has studied at The Berklee College of Music where he received the prestigious Buddy Rich Jazz Masters Scholarship and at The University Of Miami where he was the recipient of the Bowman Ashe Scholarship for artistic and academic achievement. There Chris also received his Studio Music/Jazz Performance degree. .. .. Chris has played and/or recorded with the likes of Deborah Harry and Chris Stein (Blondie), Rick Ross, Nadia Ali, Melba Moore, Phil Perry, Skinner Box, Masspike Miles, Motorbaby, The Deepdown, Kim Fahy (The Mabuses), ECA Jazz Ensemble, The Turn, Peninsulin, Nate Ouderkirk, E-trance, Criminal Conversation, Magnet (Replacing Moe Tucker of the Velvet Underground), The Five Satins, Air-O-Sol, Jonathan and Victor (Camper Van Beethoven), Nori Nori, Ivan Julian (The Voidoids, Matthew Sweet), Fluffer, Laura Dawn (Moby), Yoshiaki Masuo (Sonny Rollins, Jack Dejohnette), Cross Currents, Lolita Jackson Quintet, Jeff Baker (a.k.a King Django), The Congregation Of Vapors, Jed Davis, Zach Williams, Wendy Ip, Jesse Malin, Brett Simons (Liz Phair, Mandy Moore, Brian Wilson), Flyin Fisch, Ben Stivers (MatchBox 20, Ricky Martin), Tony Scherr (Norah Jones, Al DiMeola), Tom Jennings, Jon Cowherd, Ariya, Vibrolush, Jefferson Thomas, Monica Allison, Carly Thomas, The Heads, Melanie Penn, Paul Mark & The Van Dorens, Matt Bonelli (BeeGee's), Collider, Liquid, Mark White (Spin Doctors), Yale University Big Band, Ron Dziubla (Ricky Martin, Chayanne), Willie Ruff, Bill Brown Quartet, The Drowning Crib, Matthew Brubeck, Chris DeRosa Group, and worked with such Producers as Daniel Rey (White Zombie, Ramones), Steve Eigner (Nelly), Roger Fife (Tricky), Kramer (Urge Overkill, Ween, Butthole Surfers, Daniel Johnston), "General" George Fullan (The Rolling Stones, Cyndi Lauper, Taking Back Sunday, Twisted Sister, Dream Theater, and Cheap Trick), and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Aimee Mann, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind). .. .. In The World Of Theater Chris Has Done Such Broadway Shows As Oh! Calcutta (National and International Tours), Grease, Songs Of Paradise, The Mikado, and In The World Of Dance Chris Has Performed, Composed, Or Accompanied For Barbara Feldman Dance Co., Gus Solomons Jr., Ron Brown/Evidence, Elisa Monte Dance, David Brown, Andrea E. Woods (Souloworks), Kun-Yang Lin, Ellis Wood Dance, Kosad, Peridance, David Dorfman Dance, Bebe Miller, Ana Marie Forsythe, Mark Morris Dance Group, Sean Curran, Gina Gibney Dance, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Douglas Nielsen, Doug Varone And Dancers, Larry Keigwin, Kevin Wynn, Donald Byrd, Jennifer Muller, 2nd Avenue Dance Co., The Island Moving Company, Joy Kellman, Dance Space Inc., Zeynep Tanbay, Jose' Limon Dance Foundation, Nicholas Leichter (nicholasleichterdance), Columbia University (Barnard), University of Utah Dept. of Dance, and Paul Taylor Dance Co. among others. Chris has also performed at many churches some of which include Trinity Grace, Redeemer, The Journey, Infinity, Citilights, Emmanuel, and Grace Redeemer Church. .. .. Chris Has Taught/Lectured at Marymount Manhattan College (Adjunct Professor), The NYACK School Of Music (Guest Lecturer), and at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (Staff Musician, Guest Lecturer), and continues to Freelance with some very talented artists. .. .. As a creative drummer Chris has been featured in both Modern Drummer and DRUM! Magazines. Chris plays all styles of music (ie. Gospel, Rock, Jazz, Latin, Afro-Cuban, Pop, Punk, Brazilian, Samba, Bossa Nova, Country, Soul, Neo-Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, R&B, Blues, Reggae, Dance Hall, One Drop, Rock Steady, Ska, Mento, Soca and Solo Drumming Among Others) and has released many offerings as both a leader and a sideman. Chris has performed live radio concerts on WXPN's (Philadelphia) "World Cafe", WPKN (Bridgeport), and WDST's (Woodstock) "Sessions". Chris has also toured the Middle East for the Armed Forces in support of our troops, and toured China as part of a Jazz Cultural Exchange. .. .. Chris is a member of BMI, The Harry Fox Agency, and The University Of Miami Alumni Association. Chris Is Endorsed By & Deeply Grateful To: Vic Firth Drumsticks, Sabian Cymbals, Evans Drum Heads, Brady Snare Drums, Audix Microphones, MOTU Electronics, KickPort, Cympad, and RhythmTech Percussion. .. .. Chris is interested in Live, Touring, and Studio Work so if you or your band needs a little fire and a solid foundation send him a note! .. .. ..To Inquire About Hiring Chris For Recording Sessions, Rehearsal or Writing Sessions, Touring, or General Live Work Send An E-mail To: .. chris@chrisderosa.com.. .. .. Click Here To ..Checkout Chris' Career Info Or To Hear Audio Samples.. .. .. Click Here To ..Purchase Some Really Cool Merchandise!.. .. .. Click Here To ..Purchase Some of Chris' Music!.. .. .. Click Here To ..View Chris' Photography.. .. .. Here Are A Few More Links You May Find Interesting! .. .. ..A Write Up In DRUM! Magazine Of Chris' Armed Forces Tour.. .. .. ..A Modern Drummer Magazine Feature On Chris.. .. .. ..An Article Chris Wrote On Drumming Health.. .. .. ..A Drum Ad Chris Did For Manny's Music.. .. .. ..An Ad Chris Did For Brady Drums.. .. .. ..Visit Chris On Facebook.. .. .. ..Chris On Wikipedia.. .. .. Click Here To Download ..Chris' Interview From The Black Page.. .. .. Here Is An Article ..Chris Wrote For The Italian Drum Magazine "PERCFEST".. .. .. Chris Performing w/Aquaman Jones @The Hard Rock Cafe .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris Performing "Oneness" w/The Deepdown @Fat Baby's .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Members

    Chris and some of his really talented friends

  • Influences

    Anything Of Quality Be It Sonic, Sight, Taste, Or Touch.. .... Chris seeks clarity to see things as they are, wisdom to make good choices, and discipline to walk a good and transparent path. .... Chris is grateful to ..God.. and his wife Marisol for they together with prayer provide the foundation in his life. .... Chris is very grateful for all he and his family has. To honor his blessings Chris donates 10% of all his income to charity. Some of Chris' favorite charities include: .... ..Give The Gift Of Water.., ..Save Darfur.., ..We Care!.., ..Stop Poverty.., ..From Wine To Water.., ..End Hunger.., ..Rescue Foundation..

  • Sounds Like

    .. .. Visit iTunes Or Click Below To Listen And Purchase Some Of Chris' Music .. .. ..Chris DeRosa's "Live In Miami" CD.. .. .. ..Chris DeRosa's "ism" CD.. .. .. ..Chris DeRosa's "Inner Voicings" CD.. .. .. ..Chris DeRosa's "Broadway Jam" CD.. .. .. ..Chris DeRosa's "With Hand And Tongue" CD.. .. .. Click Here To Download ..Chris' Black Page Interview.. .. .. Click Here To ..Purchase Some Really Cool Chris DeRosa Merchandise!.. .. .. Chris Performing "Weakness" w/Melba Moore and Phil Perry .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris On Tour w/Nadia Ali In Egypt .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris Performing "Love Drunk" w/Masspike Miles & Rick Ross .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris Performing "Rapture" w/Deborah Harry and Chris Stein of Blondie .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris Jamming with Aktor and Hope In The Video "Resignation" .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris Performing "No Diggity" w/The Turn @Whiskey Bar Hoboken, NJ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris Performing "God Bless Us Anyway" w/Collider @CBGB's .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris Opening For Joey Ramone With The Band Collider .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris Performing "These Are The Things" with Nate Ouderkirk .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chris On Tour w/Fluffer @The Point In Atlanta, Ga... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ......

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