J.S. Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frank Zappa, Steve Gadd, John Coltrane, Jimi Hendrix, Alexander Lepak, Steve Chapin, McCoy Tyner, Buster Bailey, Igor Stravinsky, Robert Fripp, Vic Firth, Elliott Randall, Sergei Prokofiev, The Beatles.
Since his scholarship studies at the Juilliard School, Grammy Award nominee Brian Slawson has appeared on NBC’s Tonight Show, Entertainment Tonight, The CBS Morning News and NPR’s "All Things Considered." Mr. Slawson has seven solo CDs to his credit, four on the Sony/CBS label.
As a percussionist, Brian has shared the stage with classical luminaries Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland. recorded with pop icons from Marie Osmond to Stevie Ray Vaughan, and punctuated jokes for comedians Bill Maher, Don Rickles, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld. He has performed on hundreds of popular national ad campaigns including spots for American Express, Budweiser, Exxon/Mobil, NABISCO, Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Chrysler.
Currently, Brian is the voice of “Gusto the Bulldog” in Warner Bros. “Music Expressions” series. His entertainment company, Slawsongs Inc., has created custom music for television, radio and feature films, with clients ranging from Northrop Grumman and NASA to IBM, all while maintaining his duties as Principal Timpanist of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra. Brian's smash CD for children, "Boomer", is being developed for television.
Legendary vibraphonist Lionel Hampton described Brian Slawson as “one of the finest percussionists to come along in many years.” Modern Drummer magazine espouses Brian as "a visionary, be it performer, producer or composer."
hey Mr. Slawson, its been a little bit since ive last talked to you but i just recently got hired in a green day trib. band. and i was hopeing to start lessons again?? btw my friends Ben said that he talked to you?
Dude...you were hacked! How are things? Sorry I haven't gotten back to you about recording. Everything is in flux. But, I would like to help you and Joanie with your project if you still need me or want me. Have a great Thanksgiving if I don't talk to you.
BRIAN!!!!! Wow, so neat running into you here on myspace. I miss you guy. How is J.? Anyway, I'm going to post a bulletin and send my friends to your space. They need to hear you. Hope we'll get to play together again one day before too long. God bless. Kelley
been sitting here spinning your tunes while i worked...the bird got so excited he flew all the way from the living room, down the hall and in to my office...and started swaying on my chair back
i have been bad...not only did i forward your profile to sara and sandy but i sent it to a few other folks i know who i thought might appreciate your work the way i do...
i still brag about being one of the first to own 'distant drums', 'bach on wood' and i still have my signed holiday album... :)
OK, here is the rule...NO telling anyone how many years you have known me...or how old I was when we met...tee hee!!! Sara and Sandy are going to giggle when I send them the link to your page.
Hey sweetie, thanks for finding me! Do me a favor and read this note to my friends. And check out my profile for free screensavers and wallpaper downloads.
- this to let you know that I'm featuring you in this week's GREAT 8 Collection called REALLY COOL ARTISTS WHOSE RECORDS I'VE PLAYED ON <<<------HERE---(((
Hey Brian,
Welcome to myspace - it can be very addicting... well I'm glad that we get to work together! See you tonight at the concert. And thanks for the add!
Nicole
