Anjilla Piazza

I am 19 years old. I have a passion for playing drums that begins deep inside of me and zaps out through my limbs often vibrating the air in rhythmic patterns. I am a BFA 2 at the California Institute of the Arts. I major in Percussion and Jazz drumset. There are many inspiring people here and I feel that it makes me a better musician to be around such people 24/7. I play all styles of music really. I play with groups as well as independently. I will play anything with anyone.... I just love drumming. If you want to talk to me about things besides music, please visit my personal page. .
"Superstition" was a really spur of the moment thing during a gig with Bianca Gisselle. There were some technical difficulties so bassist Steve Rusch and I broke into it.
"I Want You Back" was performed on 7/3/09 at TRIP in Santa Monica. It features Bianca Gisselle on lead vocals/tamborine, Mischa on guitar/vocals, Bob Allaire on keyboard/vocals, Steve Rusch on bass/vocals, and me playing drums.
"Digging up the Roses" was performed with Mae and the Good Unit. This particular recording was made at Tangier on 10/6/08. It features Mae Karthauser, Scott Knudstrup, Brandon Sherman, Graham Chapman, and me
"United" was performed at Tatum Cafe at the California Institute of the Arts on 9/30/08. Personnel are all students at CalArts including Brandon Schmidt on Bass, Matt Kolodciezyc on Sax, and Westin Troiano on Piano.
"One Note Samba" was performed with Rose Fuller and Alfredo Miranda. It was recorded at the Dizzy Gillespie recording studio at CalArts.
"Sing, Sing, Sing" was recorded in December of 2006 with the Highland High School Jazz Ensemble.
All other pieces are originals. Thank you!
Equipment:
Ludwig Classic Maple drums
14x18BD
14x14FT
8x12TT
Supraphonic Snare 5x14
I proudly endorse Soultone handmade Turkish Cymbals
21" Soultone Vintage series Ride
18" Soultone Vintage Series crash (used as a ride)
16" Soultone Vintage Series crash
14" Soultone Vintage Series Hi-Hats
Contact me if you are interested in jamming
Now for the boring part about myself..... I started out playing violin when i was 8 but something in me just wanted to play drums, so when i was 13 I started playing set and percussion. I took lessons briefly from reknowned jazz drummer/percussionist (and later child molestor) wally leask. After that i took lessons from bruce milburn. He taught me some cool rock and funk beats as well as getting me into some afro-cuban rhythms, but he didn't know too much about jazz. Basically everything I know about jazz drumming(with the exception of the basic ride rhythm) has been self taught. I am now going to school to learn more about the drums. In my two years as a multifocus percussion and drumset major, I have learned more than I can imagine and I am so thankful to have gotten the opportunity to attend school at the California Institute of the Arts!
I am originally from Manhattan Beach, I moved to Bakersfield a few years ago, and now I am living in Valencia.