About John L.
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Musician, Drum Set, Snare Drum, Tympani, Percussion
Jan, 1970 - PresentDrum Lessons by John L.
Playing experience: I have been playing professionally since 1960. Beginning with innumerable casual gigs around NYC, NJ, and CT. I then "graduated" to a brief tour (3 months) with Victor Zembrusky and his Polish Eagle Orchestra (a major polka band, polka is an early form of Punk Music). As a member of the "house rhythm section" at Dangerfields Club in New York I was privileged to play dates for many headliners including Peggy Lee, Al DeMeola, Mel Torme, and others. I was also fortunate to have been selected to play for Peggy Lee during a brief 6 week tour throughout New England. (Peg's regular drummer had to leave her tour in NYC. Regrettably he returned in great health despite my having consulted a voodoo priestess to insure otherwise.) I was a member of the Connecticut Hurricanes Senior Drum and Bugle Corps during their 1966-1967 National championship seasons. Since moving to Washington in 1984 I have played and recorded jazz, pop and classical sessions all over the Northwest. Notable local Artists I have accompanied include: Anne Pell, Denny Gore, Peter Toyne, Ken Olenforf, Johnny Z, Lee Brumley, Hans Bremmer, Chris Smellow, Richard Thompson and Bonnie Murphy pianists. Bud Hellner, Alan Simcoe, Joe Euro, and Peter Toyne guitarists. Peter Manning, Niel Conaty, Ted Enderly, Paul Lewis, and the late Leroy Vinnegar on Bass. Local vocalists whom I have had the privilege of supporting include: Bonnie Bridges, Trish Hately, Jenny Davis and Toby Schnider. I have also played for many community performing arts organizations including The BPA, The Bainbridge Chorale, Bainbridge Orchestra, Orchestra Northwest and various musical productions.
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BS Nursing/Music
Sep, 1968 - Jul, 1971University of Bridgeport
MS Nursing
Sep, 1969 - Jun, 1971Yale University
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Percussive Arts Society, The
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