About Me
Javier began his musical journey in 1982 studying percussion and theory at the Escuela Libre de Musica in San Juan, Puerto Rico, a performing arts school.Soon after, he began performing with church groups and friends. from 1987 to 1992 he traveled across Central, South America and Spain with the Latin Continental Singers and Orchestra. He enrolled at the Conservatory of Music of PR pursing a bachelors degree in percussion performance. Javier graduated in 1993 with honors.After a year of heavy performing, co-production on a record and studio teaching, Javier enrolled at the University of Miami, in Florida, to pursue a Masters in Music, concentrating in Jazz Pedagogy. After graduation in 1996, he returned to PR where he was hired as an instructor of percussion and drum set at the Interamerican University, in San German PR. He has also taught in music academies and public schools.In 1999 he moved to Nashville to tour with the group TRUTH across the U.S. and Canada.Javier has also performed with: Ron Kenoly, 4HIM, Russ Taff, Wayne Watson, Nikki Leonti, LaRue, Marco Barrientos, Nestor Torres, Ronnie Freeman, Frank and Diane Marino, Edwin Cotto, OLEM and many others.Since the spring of 2003 Javier has been playing drums and percussion for the Annie Moses Band, traveling all over the U.S. And recording in a number of the bands studio and live projects. javier stays busy traveling and recording both in Nashville and PR. he continues to teach and conduct drum clinics where ever possible.In the fall of 2004 Javier launched javierdrums.com, a vehicle of communication and encouragement to drummers and musicians of all ages. also check out the jj saint james band lead by javier with the collaboration of old friends in the music biz. check it out at: www.jjsaintjamesband.com.
