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Sebastiaan Kaptein

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About Me

Born in Holand. Grew up with classical music and played the Cello for two years. Studied drums at the Conservatory in Groningen and started to use the Djembé in combination with the drumset. Graduated Cum Laude in 1997 and studied in N.Y. Played/recorded/or toured with Toots Thielemans, Mike del Ferro, Michiel Borstlap, La Vida N.O. Jazzband, Jesse van Ruller, Toon Roos, Deborah Brown, Fleurine, Brad Mehldau, Francien van Tuinen, Deborah Carter, Thijs van Leer, Rick Margitza, Jan Akkerman, Ernest Ranglin, Tineke Postma, Jamesz e.o. in about 40 countries....and now living in Okinawa, Japan

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Member Since: 10/24/2007
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Influences: Peter Erskine, The Police, Billy Cobham, Karel Gerritsma, Level 42, Brahms, Pagganini, FC Groningen, Hans Hoeksema, Mozart, Brecker Brothers, John Scofield, Jaco Pastorius, Omar Hakim, Tania Maria, Adam Olivier, Milton Batiste, Roy Dackus, Bill Stewart, Yellow Jackets, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Michiel Borstlap, Jack DeJohnette, Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, Joni Mitchel, Dagpo Rinpochee, Keith Jarrett, Outside, Leon Parker, Roger Federer, Elvin Jones, Steve Gadd, Mannen van de Radio, Joe Speedboot, Brian Blade, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Brad Mehldau, Hans Teeuwen, Haruki Murakami, Wayne Shorter!
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