MORE than I can mention, but here are a few: Peter Erskine, Elvin Jones, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dennis Chambers, Steve Smith, Jon Christensen, Billy Cobham, Narada Michael Walden, Jimmy Cobb, Rashied Ali, Gary Husband, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Jeff Watts, Roy Haynes, Al Foster, Billy Higgins, Eric Gravatt, Lenny White, Buddy Rich, Frank Briggs, Terry Bozzio, Virgil Donati, and 1,000 other drummers.
I've also been heavily influenced by non-drummers: Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker, John Coltrane, George Garzone, Kenny Werner, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Jaco, Marcus Miller, Allan Holdsworth, Janek Gwizdala, Alan Pasqua, Charlie Haden, McCoy Tyner, Keith Jarrett, Mike Stern, Bob Berg, Randy Brecker, Victor Wooten, Bill Connors, Billy Childs, Frank Gambale, Gino Vannelli, Joe Henderson, John McLaughlin, Scofield, Joni Mitchell, Pat Metheny, Richard Bona, Stevie Wonder, and another 1,000 others!
Sounds Like
ESP features Matt Vacanti - bass, John Magnante - guitar, Brian Scherer - saxes, & Karl Sterling - drums
ESP performing "Time's Up"
ESP Promo Video
ESP performing "Michelle"
ESP performing "Songo Sophia"
ESP performing "Postbop Republic"
ESP performing "Passport Martino"
Seaflight features: Jason Kessler - guitars, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown - saxes, Jeff Guevin - bass, Karl Sterling - drums
PETER ERSKINE'S COMMENTS ON THE NEW "ESP" RECORDING, "TIME'S UP!" with KARL STERLING:
"I first met Karl Sterling when his parents brought him to a Stan Kenton Orchestra gig in upstate New York. He was a young drummer. This was 1972. Come to think of it, I was a young drummer at the time, too ... but Karl was younger! Karl's parents were justifiably proud of their son and how well he played. Some thirty five-plus years later, I'm the one who is feeling proud of how well Karl plays: proud that he stayed the course with his drumming, and proud that he matured into such a terrific drummer and human being. Karl is also heavily involved with the Syracuse Jazz Network, as well as with fundraising for charities and other good causes. By comparison, I feel a bit like a one trick pony: I still just play the drums.
Karl and his musical colleagues Brian Scherer, John Magnante, Matthew Vacanti and Barry Blumenthal have created a CD that's rewarding to listen to. Whether this is an introduction to their music or a souvenir from a "live" gig, you will enjoy the music on this album!
Born in Ithaca, New York Karl has spent the majority of his life in the Syracuse, NY area. Having grown up in a musical household, it was a
natural thing for Karl to take to music and drums, in particular. Both
of Karl's parents attended the Ithaca College School of Music. Karl's
father, Bob Sterling is a drummer, composer/arranger, and leader of
several successful bands in the Central New York area for many years.
His mother, Helen majored in vocal studies at Ithaca College and is
also a talented pianist.
It was in 1970 when Karl was 9 years old that he first saw legendary drummer BuddyRich. At that very point he KNEW the drums were his instrument and started seriously studying and practicing. His first
teacher was his father and after 4 years, at the age of 13, he started
playing gigs with his dad's band. Karl also met and became friends
with drummer Peter Erskine in 1972 at age 11. Peter had just
graduated from high school and was on his first tour with the Stan
Kenton Band. Peter and Karl have remained friends and stayed in
touch with each other now for over 30 years!
Karl attended Onondaga Community College for 2 years majoring in
music and studying percussion with John Barker. Karl has also studied
drums with Peter Erskine, Danny D'Imperio, Joe Morello, Mike Melito,
Wilby Fletcher, and Mick Lewander.
Over the years, Karl has had the good fortune to play with many
wonderful musicians and bands in the Syracuse, Rochester, and New
York City area's including; Ronnie Leigh, Nancy Kelly, Dino Losito, Jeff Palmer, Devin Garramone, Andy Calabrese, Rick Montalbano, Ron
France, Bob DiBaudo, John Rohde, Mark Copani, Larry Arlotta, Joy Adler, Mala Waldron, Steve Salerno, Miriam Sullivan, Classified, Eye Level, Moss,
Prime Time, Seaflight, Diamond in the Rough, Dave Hanlon's Cookbook,
John Puma, and many others.
Also an avid bicyclist, Karl and his son, Nick, bicycled over 1,700 miles
two ago summers to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Check
out the trip site at: www.bicyclingforlife.org.
This slide show contains photos from various gigs and festivals:
Some of Karl's friends and favorite musicians appear in these slides:
Below is a real cool video of their arrival in
Dallas, TX (Cedar Hill, TX) concluding our 1,700 mile
bicycling fund-raiser for the Children's Miracle
Network:
The DC Metropolitan Area Circle of Friends extends our heartfelt thanks for adding us as a friend, your personal contributions to the Myspace community, being a positive presence and a beautiful soul. Your page has lotsa flava and vibe which frankly initially caught our attention. Don't be a stranger, don't get lost in our ever growing but much appreciated network of friends, pop in to say hello sometime, and we hope to see you at our 4th annual jazz affair in September to meet you in person. We rocked the house last Fall. Much love and respect. Stay connected and thank you again for keeping us informed.
hi karl! whats news bro? thanks for the invitation fam! Im a lot far but nearly in spirit . just wanna invite you to become friend with mi trio http://www. myspace. com/tripazo hope you like bro! many bless! sergio
