About Derek

Jazz drums, vibraphone, piano. Orchestral percussion. Strong reader. Teacher, arranger, transcriber.

Percussionist

Huntingdon

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Cambridge-based drummer, vibraphonist, pianist (also available for orchestral work as percussionist). Sideman for various groups. Musical services (score & part preparation, arranging etc)

Musicianship

Genres:

Christmas, Military, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Avant garde, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Marching, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, R&B, Vintage, Soul, Top 40, Rock, World music, African music, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Calypso, Cuban music, German music, French music, Latin, Salsa, Samba, Scottish music, Tango

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Instruments:

Percussion, Drums, Piano, Composer, Orchestrator, Timpani, Vibraphone, Marimba, Snare drum

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Event types:

Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Arranger, Orchestrator, Drum technician, Transcription, Composer, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Repetiteur, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching, Musicologist, Accompanist

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