Chris DeRosa is a Freelance Drummer/Composer/Producer who currently lives in New York City, although his experience has taken him to many parts of the world (over 44 countries).
As a Rock/Pop musician with very strong Jazz and Improvisational sensibilities Chris also loves playing Ethnic and World music. He considers Reggae, Samba, Bossa, and Soca among his favorites and his playing can be described in three words, Strong/Creative/Grooving.
Chris' travels have had a great impact on how he sees and hears music. Although his roots are in American oriented rhythms his education and life experience has had a profound influence on what he can bring to a band or song. This combination of life experience and dedication sets Chris apart from others and makes Chris DeRosa the right choice for your music.
A well-versed Seasoned Studio & Live Drummer Chris has studied at The Berklee College of Music where he received the prestigious Buddy Rich Jazz Masters Scholarship and at The University Of Miami where he was the recipient of the Bowman Ashe Scholarship for artistic and academic achievement. There Chris also received his Studio Music/Jazz Performance degree.
Chris has played and/or recorded with the likes of Deborah Harry and Chris Stein (Blondie), Rick Ross, Nadia Ali, Skinner Box, Masspike Miles, Motorbaby, The Deepdown, Kim Fahy (The Mabuses), ECA Jazz Ensemble, Peninsulin, Nate Ouderkirk, E-trance, Magnet (Replacing Moe Tucker of the Velvet Underground), The Five Satins, Air-O-Sol, Jonathan and Victor (Camper Van Beethoven), Nori Nori, Ivan Julian (The Voidoids, Matthew Sweet), Fluffer, Yoshiaki Masuo (Sonny Rollins, Jack Dejohnette), Cross Currents, Lolita Jackson Quintet, Jeff Baker (a.k.a King Django), The Congregation Of Vapors, Ben Stivers (MatchBox 20, Ricky Martin), Tony Scherr (Norah Jones, Al DiMeola), Tom Jennings, Jon Cowherd, Ariya, Vibrolush, Redeemer, Jefferson Thomas, Monica Allison, Melanie Penn, Paul Mark & The Van Dorens, Matt Bonelli (BeeGee's), Collider, Liquid, Mark White (Spin Doctors), Yale University Big Band, Ron Dziubla (Ricky Martin, Chayanne), Willie Ruff, Bill Brown Quartet, Matthew Brubeck, Chris DeRosa Group, and worked with such Producers as Daniel Rey (White Zombie, Ramones), Steve Eigner (Nelly), Roger Fife (Tricky), Kramer (Urge Overkill, Ween, Butthole Surfers, Daniel Johnston), and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Aimee Mann, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind).
In The World Of Theater Chris Has Done Such Broadway Shows As Oh! Calcutta (National and International Tours), Grease, Songs Of Paradise, The Mikado, And In The World Of Dance Chris Has Performed, Composed, Or Accompanied For Barbara Feldman Dance Co., Gus Solomons Jr., Ron Brown/Evidence, Elisa Monte Dance, David Brown, Andrea E. Woods (Souloworks), Kun-Yang Lin, Ellis Wood Dance, Kosad, Peridance, David Dorfman Dance, Bebe Miller, Ana Marie Forsythe, Mark Morris Dance Group, Sean Curran, Gina Gibney Dance, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Douglas Nielsen, Doug Varone And Dancers, Larry Keigwin, Kevin Wynn, Donald Byrd, Jennifer Muller, 2nd Avenue Dance Co., The Island Moving Company, Joy Kellman, Dance Space Inc., Zeynep Tanbay, Jose' Limon Dance Foundation, Nicholas Leichter (nicholasleichterdance), Columbia University (Barnard), University of Utah Dept. of Dance, and Paul Taylor Dance Co. among others.
Chris Has Lectured at Marymount Manhattan College (Adjunct Professor), The NYACK School Of Music (Guest Lecturer), and at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (Staff Musician, Guest Lecturer), and continues to Freelance with some very talented artists.
As a creative drummer Chris has been featured in both Modern Drummer and DRUM! Magazines. Chris plays all styles of music (ie. Gospel, Rock, Jazz, Latin, Afro-Cuban, Pop, Brazilian, Samba, Bossa Nova, Funk, Hip Hop, R&B, Blues, Reggae, Dance Hall, One Drop, Rock Steady, Ska, Mento, Soca and Solo Drumming Among Others) and has released many offerings as both a leader and a sideman. Chris has performed on WXPN’s (Philadelphia) “World Cafeâ€, WDST’s (Woodstock) “Sessionsâ€, has toured the Middle East for the Armed Forces in support of our troops, and toured China as part of a Jazz Cultural Exchange.
Chris Is Endorsed By & Deeply Grateful To: Vic Firth Drumsticks, Sabian Cymbals, Evans Drum Heads, Brady Snare Drums, RhythmTech, and Grover Pro Percussion.
Chris is interested in Live, Touring, and Studio Work so if you or your band needs a little fire and a solid foundation send him a note!
To Inquire About Hiring Chris For Recording Sessions, Rehearsal or Writing Sessions, Touring, or General Live Work Send An E-mail To:
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Click Here To Checkout Chris' Career Info Or To Hear Audio Samples
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Here Are A Few More Links You May Find Interesting!
A Write Up In DRUM! Magazine Of Chris' Armed Forces Tour
A Modern Drummer Magazine Feature On Chris
An Ad Chris Did For Brady Drums
A Drum Ad Chris Did For Manny's Music
Click Here To Download Chris' Interview From The Black Page
Here Is An Article Chris Wrote For The Italian Drum Magazine "PERCFEST"
