About me: ...New York City based drummer/percussionist/composer/engineer.
After graduating in 1995 from UMass Amherst with degrees in Jazz performance and composition, Jon hit the road with the Broadway musical "the Who's Tommy," playing large theaters across the U.S. and Brazil.
Since moving to New York City in 1996, Jon has performed with many well-known artists including: Steve Swallow, Carla Bley, Sheila Jordan, Ronan Guilfoyle, Michael Buckley, Hugh Buckley, Richie Buckley, and Adam Kolker. He played drums on the Van Morrison 2005 Universal/Exile records release "Magic Time."
In addition, Jonathan has been writing and performing with Nicholas Leichter Dance since 2000 and accompanying dance classes at: NYU, Long Island University, Paul Taylor Dance, and Mark Morris.
He plays drums with U.S. based creative improvisers Equilateral, and an internationally-based organ trio, the Jazz Organism, which includes Australian guitarist Jeremy Sawkins and Irish organist Justin Carroll. Jon also performs with the Jeff Holmes Big Band and the New England Jazz Ensemble - groups that play original music written by its members as well as music from the jazz ensemble/big band repertoire.
Jon has performed around the world on Stage, TV, Radio, and in recording studios, including: The Cork Jazz Festival, Bray Jazz Festival, Windmill Lane Studios, NYC's River to River festival, RTE (Ireland), Iowa City Jazz Festival, Hartford Jazz Festival, etc. He's also presented clinics at universities in the US and Europe.
The New England Jazz Ensemble released their new CD "Live at the Pittsfield Jazz Festival" in 2006 on Seabreeze records. The Jazz Organism is in the studio mixing their next release, slated for Spring/Summer 2007.
Jonathan is a Yamaha performing artist and endorses Sabian Cymbals, Evans drumheads, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and Grover Pro Percussion.
I also own a studio with drums miked up and ready to record for your project. Feel free to contact me at:
Hello to all my friends! After a long two years, I have finally finished and released my new all Guitar Instrumental Progressive Rock Album called "Mother Earth".
The album is entirely composed, recorded and mixed by me. It contains 11 songs again that are arranged thematically.
You can purchase the CD from my web site http://nalbantov. com through Pay Pal. After a few weeks it will be available
That's great! You might as well show what you can do. Sabian wrote me this morning about getting lunch when Paul visits. Give him a shout when you get a chance.
thx for the add, and great to have a new friend!... comment me, let me know what u think :)
btw, I'm giving away free copies of my album when u order any "Shywear"! :) oh and new remixes are now available on Snocap!! :):)
thx again, and spread the Shy Love :)
- mshy
BRIAN BENDER & THE WORLD BEATNIKS - "Urban Jungle" Original Reggae, Funk, Afrobeat, Calypso, Samba, Second Line compositions.
With special guests: Eric Krasno (Soulive, Lettuce) Adam Deitch (John Scofield, Lettuce) Charles Neville (Neville Brothers) Jose Gonzalez (Bando Criollo)
BRIAN BENDER & LITTLE SHOP OF HORAS- "Eyn Velt" Original and traditional Jewish melodies blended with Latin, Caribbean, African and Middle Eastern rhythms.
With special guests: Frank London (Klezmatics, Hasidic New Wave) Alicia Svigals (Klezmatics, Mikveh) Stuart Brotman (Brave Old World) Charles Neville (Neville Brothers) Grant Smith (Klezmer Conservatory Band) Raquy Danziger (Raquy & The Cavemen) Backa Niang (Gokhi-Bi System)
Hi John. Great to hear from you again. Hope all is well with you. Glad to be up as a friend. Enjoyed gigging with you in the past. If you ever come back to Ireland do give me a call! Cheers, Johnny.
