Drummer. Conservatory Trained, Jazz, Fusion, Latin
Cleveland Musicians Wanted
tasteful_drums | 55-year-old male | Cleveland, OH | Member since 2025 | 122 karma
Versatile, improvisational drummer seeking collaboration with other accomplished (expert) musicians in a lounge/jazz/fusion trio or quartet. Creates memorable audience and band member experiences through dynamic accompaniment, creativity and support of fellow musicians. Plays at a volume and style suited to the arrangement, occasion and venue. Performed in a variety of genres including jazz, latin, funk, rock and musical theatre. A competent soloist. Reads charts. Conservatory trained. Creates a super-comfortable pocket from which band mates launch their expression and creativity. A people-person who brings joy to musical performance.
Musical Influences & Inspiration
The list of musicians who've influenced me is long and covers multiple genres, mostly fusion, jazz and progressive rock. Examples: Tower of Power, Yellowjackets, Spyrogyra, Anika Nilles, Dave Weckl, Snarky Puppy, Sting, Earth Wind and Fire, Chick Corea, Billy Cobham, Jackie Warren.
Music Genres
Proficient With
Gear & Equipment
Pro gear. Full-sized Ludwig maple drumset, and slightly smaller Gretsch set for jazz, latin and lounge settings. Zildjian cymbals.
Interested In Musicians Proficient With
Bass Guitar • Lead Guitar • Upright Bass
Seeking To
Start a band • Find musicians
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