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Joe DeRose

Once upon a Groove!

About Me

Joe DeRose playing Funk groove w/ band live!

Add to My Profile | More VideosHi my name is Joe. I have been playing drums since the age of 5, and am a Berklee College of music graduate. I am currently the drummer for Italian tenor, Pasquale Esposito, corporate party band, Groove Nugget, and jazz trio, Jazzfunkshun in addition to studio and free-lance work. The styles I enjoy playing range from Funk, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Fusion, Rock to Latin. I envite you to check out my website www.joederosedrums.com for my full bio, video clips of my most recent clinic, and more photos. I am an endorser of Aquarian Drumheads, Vater Sticks, and Pearl Drums. Ciao for Now!!!

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Member Since: 2/16/2007
Band Website: joederosedrums.com
Influences: Bernard Purdie, Elvin Jones, Dennis Chambers, Vinnie Colaiuta, ?uestlove, Ronald Bruner Jr., Steve Gadd, Louie Belson, Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Philly Joe Jones, Papa Jo Jones, Jeff Tain Watts, Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste, The James Brown Drummers, and all of the up and coming Gospel Drummers. Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Jimmi Hedrix, John Coltrane, John Mayer, Charlie Parker, Donny Hathaway, Ray Charles, Bob Marley and Miles Davis.
Sounds Like: Technical and Soulful!!!
Type of Label: None