Having attended an inspirational workshop at the Musicians' Union HQ in London, I've decided to start blogging! I'll talk about my day-to-day life and activities as a drummer in London. 

Swing, jazz, fusion, reggae, orchestral percussion, Vanessa Anne Redd gig

Swing, jazz, fusion, reggae, orchestral percussion, Vanessa Anne Redd gig

This was a good week for corporate/private events for my 1920s swing band the Swinging Magpies - we've had 3 in a week and have had some good banter and been treated to some tasty food. I also rehearsed with singer Vanessa Anne Redd for her gig tomorrow night to promote her latest album 'Behind The Wall' at Servant Jazz Quarters. This is quite a good challenge to play drums on as it involves trying to emulate a lot of overdubbed percussion sounds from the album. Tomorrow dayt
Caroline Scott trio, Swinging Magpies and MO Jazz Orchestra gigs

Caroline Scott trio, Swinging Magpies and MO Jazz Orchestra gigs

Good week so far.. Rehearsed with Cygnus Flare, the Swinging Magpies and the MO Jazz Orchestra for upcoming gigs and dep'ed on drums with another big band last night. Went to a couple of jam sessions - The Junction jazz bar in Brixton on Tuesday and Ronnie Scott's on Wednesday where they have good jam sessions upstairs and downstairs. Tonight it's off to Gloucester with the Swinging Magpies for a private event, then tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon we're playing back in London a
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Debut album CD launch Pizza Express Soho 2nd October

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Royal Festival Hall gigs, lots of jazz and orchestra gigs

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A hectic few weeks of drums!

A hectic few weeks of drums!

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