With over 30 years as drummer and co-contributor to the legendary UK band Jamiroquai, Derrick McKenzie is a force to be reckoned with. As the only drummer-DJ-musician-producer on the international scene, he brings his unique blend of disco-funk beats to the stage. https://derrickmckenzie.com/
Renato Lellis, a Brazilian musician with over 27 years of experience in the art of drumming, has played with a wide range of artists such as Wanderléa, Zé Ramalho, and Chico César to name a few. Born and raised in Brazil, Renato is a master of Brazilian rhythms but focuses his education on a “Do…
Jose Carlos Sánchez (Jay Kalo) was born in Havana (Cuba), on September 15, 1997. He began his musical career at the age of 10 and studied percussion at the National School of Art of Cuba (ENA). He won first place at the International Drum Festival in Cuba, on two consecutive occasions. At only 17 years…
Martina is a drummer and musician who in her considerably short career has gained notable achievements. Deep and thoughtful yet energetic and playful, her style reflects her love of modern music and her fascination with the power of the drums. Throughout the years, she has maintained continuous growth of success preaching individuality, quality, and persistency.…
Diego Pinera was born in 1981 in Montevideo, Uruguay, but has lived in Germany since 2003. He studied at the Berklee College of Music (U.S.), the University of Music in Havana (Cuba), and the University of Music and Theater in Leipzig (Germany). Pinera’s encounters with Latin American music, and with jazz in all its breadth,…
Joosé James and Producer Flying Lotus are just the most previous in a long line of artists to appreciate the musical abilities of Richard Spaven. Richard’s CV is impressive. Since holding down the drummer’s seat at Mark de Clive-Lowe’s seminal Freesoul Sessions residency at The Jazz Cafe in the mid 00′s, he has gone on…
Jost Nickel belongs to the golden generation of drummers from Germany. A top session and tour player, like his friends Anika Nilles (one of Jost’s students), Marco Minnemann and Benny Greb, Jost is taking contemporary drumming in new directions. His name appears within the credits of many hit records at home, as well as abroad.…
Dirk Erchinger „Groovemaster made in Germany“ – Drummer, Producer & Lecturer Founder & CEO of Drumtrainer, Chart hits in Germany & USA, award-winning projects, and gigs worldwide. Dirk’s played with Gloria Gaynor, Kruder & Dorfmeister and many others and was the drummer for Jazzkantine (16 years, Echo & Jazz-Echo winner). He’s the drummer behind Count…