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Jerry Marotta

Jersville!

About Me

Jerry Marotta is an anomaly. A peculiar Picasso painting, a cubist conundrum, bursting onto the music scene with no explanation and no apology. Whether you know him for his seismic tribal tones with Peter Gabriel in the 70's and 80's, his intricate percussive rhythms with artists like Indigo Girls and Ani Difranco in the 90's, or the cavernous calliope conniptions with the Tony Levin Band in the last few years, he is a true force to be reckoned with.
But that doesn't even scratch the surface. Jerry is a fantastic singer, producer, arranger, and dabbler in many other instruments like guitar, saxophone, and keyboards as well. This regal Renaissance man is comfortable programming industrial beats on one hand while birthing earthly echoes on any object nearby, including the infamous garden weasel.
He has composed and recorded music for countless television shows, video games, and movies whilst churning out so many album credits that one must set aside a full day to really comprehend the stamp he has put on the music industry. In a world where most drummers and musicians all sound alike, Jerry stands alone as a charismatic legend.
Jerry now divides his precious time between numerous sessions, The Tony Levin Band, running his own studio in Woodstock , NY , Jersville, and his all new band Marotta Griegraber, whose debut album "Waking The Day" is now available.
From his early start with the band Orleans to Sarah McLachlan's latest CD this past year, Jerry Marotta is a juggernaut, obliterating all stereotypes, redefining this millennium of what a modern drummer really is. From his homeland of Cleveland , Ohio to Upstate New York, where he currently resides, he is known throughout the world for his unique feel and vision.
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Member Since: 5/5/2006
Band Website: jerrymarotta.com
Band Members: JERRY MAROTTA-DRUMS & PERCUSSION
Influences: Mark Kostabi
Rick Marotta
Francis Bacon
Robert Harding
Vincent Van Gogh
Max Ernst
Salvador Dali
Marcel Duchamp.
Djavan
Ivan Lins
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Klaus Ogermann
Peter Gabriel
Tony Levin
James Taylor
Mitchell Froom
Frank Sinatra
Russ Kunkle
Jim Keltner

Sounds Like: JERRY MAROTTA
Record Label: No
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Marotta Cides Tour 2008 UPDATES!

3rd May at 21h00 Bar en Biais Jazz Club saturday4th May at 12.15h Restaurant de l'hôtel Les Strélitzias in Juan les Pins5th May Caf'conc in Ensisheim France Ittolitos Bar Milano6th May Clinic in Lugan...
Posted by Jerry Marotta on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:44:00 PST

Concerts Marotta-Cides Tour 2008

3rd May at 21h00 Bar en Biais Jazz Club saturday 4th May at 12.15h Restaurant de l’hôtel Les Strélitzias in Juan les Pins 5th May Caf’conc in Ensisheim France Ittolitos Bar Milano7th May (...
Posted by Jerry Marotta on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:25:00 PST

WAKING THE DAY!

About the Artist-From first listen, the music of Marotta/Griesgraber engenders a sense of freedom and experience; of new adventures led by experienced guides. What unfolds is a series of refreshingly ...
Posted by Jerry Marotta on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:59:00 PST

YAMAHA DRUMS

JERRY'S YAMAHA KIT:Acoustic Drums: Maple CustomMBD-1322T (22"x18") Bass DrumMSD-0115 (14"x5.5")Snare DrumMTT-1310 (10"x9") TomMTT-1312 (12"x10") TomMTT-1314 (14"x12") TomMTT-1316 (16"x14") TomMSD-10...
Posted by Jerry Marotta on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:03:00 PST

PHIL KEAGGY IS COMING TO KINGSTON!! 8/24/07 - 8/24/07

Phil Keaggy in concert with Tony Levin and Jerry MarottaFriday, August 24th, 8pm at Point of Praise Family Life Center, 243 Hurley Ave, Kingston, NYhttp://tickets.evangelismtickets.com/evinfo.php?even...
Posted by Jerry Marotta on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:01:00 PST

CMO Tour Info...

Jerry Marotta in Europe + Cides + Orleansky + BaoStick Center has announced the next Jerry Marotta tour in Europe.The great drummer will be doing a tour that will have three parts: the first part will...
Posted by Jerry Marotta on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 06:08:00 PST

STICKS 'N' DRUM TOUR 2007: Cides, Orleansky, Marotta

13 June: Spain/Alabacete/sala Heartbreak/c.Tinte 35 (with Pepe Bao) 9pm14 June: Spain/Valencia/sala Wha Wha/c.Campoamor 52(with Pepe Bao) 9pm15 June: Spain/Castellón/sala Terra/c.Ramon Llull 19 (Marot...
Posted by Jerry Marotta on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:01:00 PST

See Jerry LIVE 4.25.07!!!

4.25.07!!! String Theory:Featuring Jerry Marotta, Jill Stevenson, Mike Visceglia, Dan Weiss and Ben Butler &also Valerie Carter back up singer for James Taylor The performance is atThe Watercolor ...
Posted by Jerry Marotta on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:22:00 PST

See Jerry LIVE 4.25.07!!!

4.25.07!!! String Theory:Featuring Jerry Marotta, Jill Stevenson, Mike Visceglia, Dan Weiss and Ben Butler &also Valerie Carter back up singer for James Taylor The performance is atThe Watercolor ...
Posted by Jerry Marotta on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:22:00 PST

Jerry on new release by Peter Primamore!

Grancia integrates traditional orchestral instruments including violin, viola,cello, harp, and woodwinds with a jazz / rock rhythm section and ethnic percussion.The musichas been described as: elegant...
Posted by Jerry Marotta on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:14:00 PST