About John

I’m a freelance drummer from London, working mainly in popular and jazz music and musical theatre, in both the UK and abroad.

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Drummer

Dartford

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I’m a freelance drummer from London. Currently playing for Toyah Willcox and Tim Rose Group amongst others as well as for theatre shows and deps, other gigs and recordings. Currently also playing for the UK tour of The Greatest Show. Previously I have performed in many diverse situations, from the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The Drifters and the revue Stand By Me, to Sean Williamson, Gareth Gates and Ray Gelato.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Cabaret, Blues, Dixieland, Gospel, Swing, Ragtime, Gypsy jazz, Folk rock, Folk, Bluegrass, Experimental, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Covers, Funk rock, Funk, Disco, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Pop rock, Indie, Hard rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock, World music, African music, Afrobeat, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Cuban music, Caribbean music, Reggae, Ska, Salsa, Samba, Tango

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Instruments:

Drums, Percussion

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Arranger, Audio engineer, Composer, Orchestrator, Producer, Transcription, Songwriter, Ableton Live, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Examiner, Composition teaching, Musicologist

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