Chick Webb*
Elvin Jones*
Max Roach*
Harvey Mason*
Steve Gadd*
Steve Jordan*
Billy Cobham*
Tony Williams*
Jack DeJohnette*
Don Moye*
Thurman Barker*
Louis Satterfield*
Miles Davis*
George Hughes*
Sly & The Family Stone*
James Brown*
William Kennedy*
Dennis Chambers*
George Clinton*
Herbie Hancock*
Chick Corea*
Cannonball Adderly*
The Meters*
King Curtis*
Wilson Pickett*
Prince*
George Duke*
Marcus Miller*
Lenny White*
Tower of Power*
Vinnie Coluaita*
Quincy Jones*
James Dutton*
Bob James*
Tain*
John Coltrane*
McCoy Tyner*
Kenny Garrett*
Dizzy Gillespie*
the Temptations*
Stevie Wonder*
Donny Hathaway*
Weather Report*
Duke Ellington*
Count Basie*
Woody Shaw*
YellowJackets*
Stanley Clarke*
Jaco Pastorius*
Bradford Marsalis*
TOTO*
Peter Gabriel*
Santana*
Mongo Santamaria*
Peter Erskine*
Proficient with Acoustic and Electronic drums,
programming for recordings, and development of original
material for film scores and recordings
A seasoned professional with extensive live
performance experience in Europe and throughout the United States.
*Educational Background:
AMERICAN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC - Chicago, Illinois
Majored in Percussion/Drumset
Performed in the Percussion ensemble under
the direction of Mr. James Dutton.
Percussion Arts with Mr. James Dutton - Chicago, Illinois
Received additional instruction and private studies from:
Don Moye
Kenny Elliott
Thurman Barker
George Hughes
Willie Pickens
Wilbur Campbell
Jack Mouse
James Dutton
Leon Joyce Jr.
*TOURS:
U.S. ARMED FORCES PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
Toured Europe, Greenland, and the United States.
CD/RECORDINGS:
SouthPort Records - Beaky Johnston's SPEAK BEAK
JAZZ CLASSICS WITH SOUL - JEWEL FRIERSON
ROOTS ROCK SOCIETY "Riddim to Riddim RRS International Records
JULIA REVELLE Still Small Voice
*FILM/TELEVISION PROJECTS:
Composed music used in the following films:
Daryl Roberts' film "HOW DO U LIKE ME NOW?"
Urban Ministries Emmy nominated "CRACKDOWN"
Performed on the soundtrack and appeared in:
Universal Pictures "THE BABE" starring John Goodman & Kelly McGillis
Urban Ministries "GO FOR BAD"
HBO SPECIAL "live" - Opened the special taped at the Park West
with comedians Martin Lawrence and Chris Rock.
Industrial film: Recorded performance and film appearance with Orbert Davis for Allstate Insurance Company.
Commercial: Chicago Winter and Summer Delights
advertising campaign for Chicago tourism.
*LIVE PERFORMANCES:
Performed in concert with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer JERRY BUTLER
Performed with Saxophonist Audley Reid - in concert with Mike White, Everette Harp, Jeff Lorber, Maysa, & Jeff Golub at the Auditorium Theatre, Chgo;
Performed with Saxophonist Audley Reid - in concert with Mike White, Phil Perry, Gerald Albright, & Wayman Tinsdale at the New Harold Washington Theatre, Chgo
Performed in concert with CHARLES EARLAND
THE CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL in concert with the PHIL COHRAN ENSEMBLE
Filmed Jazz Panorama concert with Contemporary American Music Program Director WILLIAM RUSSO. COLUMBIA COLLEGE/GETZ THEATER
Opened in concert for recording artists BeBe and CeCe Winans at
THE AUDITORIUM THEATER
Opened in concert for recording artists Vesta, and Gerald LaVert at
THE ARIE CROWN THEATER
Opened in concert for GRP recording artists, The Rippingtons,
with Reginald T. McCants at the CUBBY BEAR ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
Opened in concert for Ladysmith Black Mambazo at THE CHINA CLUB.
Performed also with:
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer JERRY BUTLER
GENE CHANDLER
GARLAND GREEN
MIHI recording artist MICHAEL ROSS
Steel Records recording artist DANNY LERMAN
QUIETBREEZE Records recording artist CHARLES MATTHEWS
BILL BORIS
FAREED HAQUE
ERIC MICHAELS ORGAN TRIO
REGGIE T. McCANTS
DUKE PAYNE
EDDIE HARRISON JUMPSTARS
HOWARD SANDIFER
LEO HARRIS' SOUTH SIDE FAMILY ORCHESTRA
GREG VASQUEZ
ARI BROWN
LOUIS SATTERFIELD
DEE ALEXANDER
JENNIFER GRAHAM
DAMIAN ESPINOSA TRIO
CHRIS GREENE QUARTET
SCOTT PAZERA
IRA SULLIVAN
*ADDITIONAL MUSIC WORKS:
TRAIL OF HOPE YOUTH CONFERENCE for Native American Youth in Durango Colorado with Tu'Life Music.
MOTIVATIONAL INDUSTRY, INC. - Chicago Illinois
Performed music motivational programs for children.
BACH TO BEBOP - under the direction of ROGER HARRIS
ORBERT DAVIS' Music Alive Program with Roger Harris
Was out taking pics as usual, and to my surprise captured a partially albino deer in my shot! Had no idea it was there! I though it was a beautiful fallen white tree log! If I had known that I was near a living creature I would have screamed and ran! SUCH A CITY GIRL I AM!
I want to invite u to Robotic Symphony in Chicago on July 18th. I'm doing a dj set there and would love for u to come :)..(click the flyer for more info) let me know ok?..Hope to see you there. Greetz, Misjah
