Wheaton held a concert this semester featuring all three of its jazz groups. The Showcase Combo (my group) performed first. Skip to 3:50 for some solos.
Music
I’ve been playing drums since I was 11 years old. I took lessons in rock, jazz, and latin grooves and playing styles. I started playing live in the worship band at my church, then played in a few groups with my high school friends, my college jazz combo, and a rock band based in NYC.
Drums – Nintendo Mix
I put together a mix track of some popular songs from Mario games, and made up a drum cover for it. The song titles are on the video. Enjoy! The basic idea, as well as some of my playing, was … Continue reading
Jazz Combo – Chicago Recording Center
Wheaton College’s Jazz Combos got the opportunity to go to this professional studio in the city for a recording session. My group recorded 3 tracks, which you can download here: St Denis: download Caravan: download A Child is Born: download
My Story on MSG Varsity
The network MSG Varsity did a story on me on the show The High School Journal. A crew came to my house and interviewed me and then filmed a band practice at my church. I was also able to show some … Continue reading
Valley Christian Church Christmas Eve music
This is a clip from one of our songs at the Christmas Eve service at Valley Christian Church. I’ve been playing drums for the Valley Praise Band for over four years, and for most of that time I’ve been their only drummer. … Continue reading
Movin’ On Good Charlotte Drum Cover
One of my favorite songs back in the day. “Movin’ On” by Good Charlotte:
Drums – Count Bubba’s Revenge
I played along to this track for a NYSSMA all-state jazz audition and got a perfect score. Song: “Count Bubba’s Revenge” by Gordon Goodwin
Battle of the Bands Solo
At the Battle of the Bands at my high school, my band decided I should play a 5-minute solo in place of another song. I planned out the very basic form solo, and the ending sequence, but most of it … Continue reading
Drums – Rock Solos
Some rock solos recorded at home in 2009:
