Jack DeJohnette
John Bonham
Mitch Mitchell
Gary Malabar
Ralph Humphrey
Jeff Porcaro
Bernard Purdie
Philly "Joe" Jones
Art Blakey
Billy Cobham
Musica De Cubana
Brazil
Ireland
Puerto Rico
Los Van Van
Buddy Rich
Etc. Etc...
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My playing style is unique, I've borrowed from many, many differing styles of drumming, certain techniques which I could tell you about but then I would have to kill you.
Ah..I love that one!!
Seriously, my playing would remind you of the great, great drummer Jack DeJohnette, it wouldn't sound anything like Elvin, cuz...well that's Elvin.
I don't believe in emulating other players' styles, I do however believe in using others' ideas combined with my creativity.
Man I could play you some shit that would make your head spin. Could I use it on a wedding date absolutely not...again..HA!!
But my playing is definitely a throw back to the days of R&B drumming meets today's hip-hop, along with fusion of the 70's, but definitely, without a doubt pretty damn contemporary. Oh yes and polyrhythmic where I can fit it in,,,get it??
Poly-rhythms-- fit it in??? Sub divisions...ah never mind!!!
I can also play straight four....gheez if I absolutely have to .....what's that it's a paying gig, whatever you want all night long baby!!!
And I'm Spent.....
Peace...
VICTORY IS MINE!!!!
Yo man... what you doing in Alaska? that is one state I have not been to... wanting to though. So you got any time when you get back to go grab a bite or sumtin? Let me know. Take care bro... keep in touch and hope Boston takes care of ya too.
Danny
Thanks for playing with us in Gunnison and Telluride. You we're phenomenal!! I forgot how sick our 3 piece was. You're memory of the old stuff and you're power, finesse, and improv skills floored me,....again. The most fun I've had onstage in a long time. I knew you were good bro but damn....seems like somebody's been woodsheddin'...I think I need to. Much love, thanks again. D
