About Ben

Experienced, enthusiastic Drummer based in London. I specialize in musical theatre, jazz big band, and orchestral drum kit applications.

Drummer

Barking

I have been playing drum kit professionally for the last fifteen years. My live playing experience includes high-pressure national TV and Radio appearances. I also have extensive recording experience, both working in collaboration with producers/engineers, and recording myself remotely. I have played dozens of different musicals, as well as conducted from behind the drum kit on occasion. I lead my own Big Band, the Genuine Jazz Orchestra, as well as playing with numerous smaller jazz ensembles. I have also played and MD’ed/run playback for several pop artists at venue shows and festivals.

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8th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years

Musicianship

Genres:

Musical theatre, Classical crossover, Film / TV music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Country, Folk rock, Irish rock, Jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Motown, R&B, Soul, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Indie, Pop rock, World music, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Cuban music, Latin, Reggae, Salsa, Samba

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Instruments:

Drums, Percussion, Conductor, Musical director

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Event types:

Concert, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Orchestrator, Drum technician, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching

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