| Influences | Ndugu Chancler, Steve Jordan, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Todd Sucherman, Jeff Hamilton, Peter Erskine, Paul Wertico, Phil Gratteau, Derico Watson, Carter Beauford, Keith Carlock, Dennis Chambers, Sonny Emory, Russ Miller, John "JR" Robinson, Steve Jordan, Lenny White, Akira Jimbo, David Garibaldi, Antonio Sanchez, Carl Allen, Cindy Blackman, Terri Lyne Carrington, Mike Clark, Bobby Colomby, Omar Hakim, Roy Haynes, Horacio Hernandez, Rodney Holmes, Elvin Jones, Hilary Jones, Manu Katché, Harvey Mason, JoJo Mayer, Marco Minnemann, Stanton Moore, Lewis Nash, Simon Phillips, Johnny Rabb, Steve Smith, Billy Ward, Blood Sweat and Tears, Chicago, Rufus, Quincy Jones, Earth Wind & Fire, Toto, Dave Grusin, The Doobie Brothers, Jeff Lorber, The Alan Parsons Project, The Brecker Brothers, Modern Jazz Quartet, Frank Zappa, Bob James, Blues Brothers, George Duke, Pat Methany, Dave Matthews Band, Steely Dan, Rudder, Chick Corea, Dave Weckl Band, Jeff Hamilton Trio, Paul Wertico Trio, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Santana, Greg Howe, John Mayer, Tower of Power, Herbie Hancock, Sting, Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorious, Robben Ford, Steve Kimock Band, Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, Al Di Meola, and many others.
Quotes:
“Chris is one of the up and coming drummers to keep your eyes on. He is covering a lot of bases.”
-Ndugu Chancler (Miles Davis, George Duke, Santana, Michael Jackson)
“Chris Infusino is one of the hottest up and coming players in all of the Midwest. He possesses excellence in technique and dynamics and he is truly a great spirit."
-Scott Pellegrom (Clinician, Independent)
"Chris has a total unique approach to the drum set and explores textures, rhythms, and melodies that are complex yet intriguing. His understanding of groove, dynamics and original groove ideas are a must to check out. There is a wealth of information to be gained just by listening to his playing. CHECK HIM OUT!"
-Johnny Rabb (Bio Diesel, Tanya Tucker, Hank Williams III)
"Chris Infusino is a dynamic up and coming drummer and educator. He has a great fresh approach to playing and shares my passion for drums and drumming. Check him out!"
-Victor Salazar (General Manager/Event Coordinator for The Drum Pad)
"Chris exemplifies all that is needed in today's world of drumming...Musicality, Technique, Power and Sensitivity! Come out to experience a true master in the making!"
-Derico Watson (Victor Wooten Band)
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