KEVIN PLAYED ON BRUCE ARONSON'S SONG "STRONGMAN (WSM THEME)" ON WINDUP RECORDS RELEASE OF WORLDS STRONGEST MAN- THE SOUNDTRACK CD.
"THE PROFESSIONAL"...
A fierce talent, Syracuse, New York native Kevin Bregande began his drumming career at the ripe young age of seven. His dedication to private study won him an invitation to play in his school's band a year early, and by high school Kevin was a highly sought-after player whose unmistakable talent was visible in everything from jazz band and orchestra, to chorus and musicals.
A 1996 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music, this New York City-area based freelance drummer has studied with some of the industry's most influential teachers, including: Jamie Haddad (Paul Simon), Casey Scheuerell (Jean-Luc Ponty), Joe Hunt (Bill Evans) and Skip Hadden (Weather Report).
Kevin has performed with heavyweights Richie Cannata-saxophonist for Billy Joel, Gerardo Velez-percussionist for Spyro Gyra and Jimi Hendrix, Julio Fernandez-guitarist for Spyro Gyra, Gene Perez-bassist for Nuyorican Soul and Anita Baker, Don Harris-Trumpet for T.O.P. and everyone, Ozzy Menendez-Trombone for Mark Anthony, Al Petrelli-guitarist for Megadeth, Rasheeda Azar-Bkgrd vox for Janet Jackson, and Taku Hirano-percussionist for Fleetwood Mac.
He has also performed opening up for Nine Days, legendary bands War and Three Dog Night.
An in-demand session player, Kevin is actively recording with independent artists and bands in New York studios including: Cove City Sound Studios and Shelter Island Sound. His playing can be heard on CD releases by:
Eren Cannata
Joe Gande & The Godsend Sessions
Nathaniel Nunziante
Apryl Allen
Lisa Palleschi
Inferno Merchants
Meredith Bull
DELILAH
Mike Jason
Anthony Tedesco
Brian Cooney
A few notes by Joe Gande & The Godsend Sessions
Kevin Bregande is truly "The Godsend" of The Godsend Sessions.
Kevin has all the qualities and skills one searches for in their quest for the ultimate drummer...
Timing, musicality, technique, versatility, dynamics, a great drum kit, transportation, and even a beaming personality... blah blah blah...
What makes Kevin unique and sets him apart from the mass abundance of drummers out there?
He listens...
He hears...
He plays...
Patience...
"I would literally sing drum fills and vibes to Kevin and he would play them."
"Kevin is truly a songwriters dream.He is able to take the ideas out of my head and give them a voice through him and out of his drums."
...and when I didn't say anything or didn't know how to convey something or we just just played, he played exactly what my ears, mind, body and soul needed wanted and longed to hear..."
"Pure magic..."
"I strongly recommend putting on a set of headphones, blocking out everything but the drum track in your head and listening to the "But First...this Song album..."
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