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Objective: Specializing in the area of drums and percussion,
Jeff's passion is to
continue to perform for worldwide audiences utilizing the talent that the Lord has given
him.
Jeff is a strong advocate for health and fitness, please see... www.healthycaps.com
Jeff's goal is to spread the word that
music can help to change lives
and the world we live in.
Education/Affiliations: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Auburn University at Montgomery, 1997.
American Federation of Musicians - Local 389,
CFMA
Experience:
1. Nova Era, 1999 - present;
(as seen
on QVC and on the Women's Entertainment Network) classical
and neo-classical music with a modern groove. Nova Era is produced by it's
founding Composer and his wife, Maestro. Andres Roca and Ms. Maria Louisa
Coppelli. Although classically trained, Andres
utilizes much of his "pop" influences derived from years spent
performing on stage and producing original Pop, Dance, and World
music. Based in Orlando, FL but performing world-wide and also on national
television through QVC
and WE TV Please visit us on the web at
www.novaeramusic.com.
Our new LIVE Performance DVD has just been released!! Filmed in Venice,
Italy, and in Hi-Def and 5.1 surround sound, you can now own us for your own
personal concert right in the comfort of your own home!! Please see www.novaeradvd.com
for more information! 2.
Viva Venezia,
2006 - present; Imagine returning to mid-50's Italy, when the "BOOM"
was in full effect - when the fusion of America's influence helped create
the Italian Be-Bop sound! Experience Italy at its finest with this
exciting group of musicians!! Italian swing music
with a latin flair - available for all
events and occasions, see more at www.vivavenezia.com
3. Walt Disney World Company,
1998 - present
A. Off-Kilter
at EPCOT's Canadian Pavilion; 2008 - present. Sub/on-call drummer with one
of the best and one of the most fun acts at Disney - performing high-energy,
progressive Celtic rock music with one of the world's best bagpipe players,
Jamie Holten, and some of the best musicians Disney has to offer - each one of
them is at the top of their game, and each one of them has their own unique
sense of humor! If you have not seen Off-Kilter yet, you are missing out
on a wonderful experience, they are a must-see, must-hear band.
www.offkilter.net
B. Fiddler's Joy at EPCOT's Canadian Pavilion; 2005 - present;
Performing traditional Canadian/Celtic fiddle music supporting one the areas
best fiddle players! Limited and periodic engagements when Off-Kilter is
not performing see Page 4 of this website for upcoming events and times!
C. Tapestry of Nations/Dreams
at EPCOT's World Showcase; 1999 - 2003; specializing in performing contemporary world percussion to a sequenced soundtrack while performing staged choreography on a Rolling Percussion Unit.
Jeff was proud to be one of the original 30 drummers for the show and will
always remember the impact this show made to millions of Disney guests!
D.
Nova Era at EPCOT's Italy Pavilion; 1999 - 2000; presently working with
select booking agencies throughout the country; specializing in performing neo-classical and baroque music with contemporary pop, funk, urban and dance grooves on drum set, supporting live and sequenced orchestral instrumentation.
E.
The Rock Hounds at Disney's Animal Kingdom; 2000 only; performing hits from the 80's and 90's with a dinosaur theme to each song - produced by Las Vegas Artists International.
F.
The Hollywood Hitmen at Disney's MGM Studios; 1998 - 2000; sideman, performing live R&B, funk, soul, pop and swing on drum set while supporting a four piece horn section.
G. The
Kids of the Kingdom Band at The Magic Kingdom, 1998 only - rehearsal
drummer supporting live and sequenced music with dancers and
characters.
4. Avalon School and Music Center, 2004 - present;
Percussion Department Head, Drum Instructor, teaching beginning, intermediate, to advanced percussionists. Are you tired of not being
able to play what you're hearing on the radio? Lost a gig because you
could not read a drum chart? Do you have
trouble keeping time with a CD or click-track? Do you run out of ideas
when soloing? Do you want to learn
various styles and play them authentically? Then you need to contact this
music school and sign up for drum lessons! Our percussion department will assist you to open your
mind up to many new ideas through practical exercises learned from real-life
experiences! http://www.avalonmusiccenter.com
5. Donadi, 2002 - present; an amazing Italian
singer/performer. Donadi captures the true romance of Venice with his
stylized vocal ability. Based in Orlando, but performing
nation-wide. If you're ready to experience the Italian sound first hand,
contact Donadi today!! Please check out his website at www.donadi.com
6. Cast of BeatleMania,
performed as Ringo Starr; 2000 -
2004; A tribute band to one of the best groups of all time. BeatleMania, originally performed in New York "on
Broadway," captured The Beatles look and sound. The group now performs all across the
U.S. and Canada with exact integrity to the Fab 4's amazing sound - and with all-new stunning multimedia effects.
7. The 151st Alabama National Guard Band;
1995-2004; rank: Sgt; Percussion Section Leader;
performed concert, marching, jazz, big band, r&b, and pop music for military and civilian functions.
8. United States Air Force Entertainment;
1990-1993; (active duty AF 1988
- 1993) performing popular hits of the era with a 27 member cast in an upbeat, motivating show for military and NATO personnel in Europe, the UK, and
Mediterranean countries. Competed in the Air Force Worldwide Talent Contest, in 1991, 1992, and 1993 winning 1st place Instrumental Group all three years in which I arranged,
choreographed and then performed each song with some of the Air Force's finest
musicians; took "Best of Show" in 1991 for the performance of "Sing Sing Sing."
9. Michigan
Lions All-State Band; 1986-1987;
Marching all-state band comprised of some of the finest high school
players that Michigan has to offer. Utilized
college and drum corps style playing to perform for various public and
dignitary audiences from around the world.
Toured New Orleans and Nashville in 1986, and toured Hong Kong, Canton
China, Taipei, Taiwan, and Hawaii in 1987.
http://www.lionsofmi.com/Pages/All_State_Band.htm
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