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I've been playing for many years – been on the road and in the studio. I'm focused on complementing the song. I have improvisational skills, can read charts, and using my own drum-charting technique, I can quickly play new material.
I enjoy creating and recording original music through a variety of collaborative processes. I also have lyrics/poems that I've written over years.
I'm currently playing for Rusty Nail and Rocket 88.
You can reach me at denfren at msn- or call 6three6five7nine4seven6eight
- Screen name:
- Dennis Frentzel
- Member since:
- Mar 18 2008
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
Influences
At 13 I was listening to my older brother's Bebop albums and stuff like Guy Warren's African Talking Drums. I never really tried to copy anyone's style... just picked up on various patterns and dynamics. My philosophy is: 1) Don't overplay, 2) keep good time, 3) propel and frame the music, 4) try to be tasteful, and 5) compliment the group.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
I have a comfortable studio/practice space equipped with drums/percussion, PA, keyboard (Yamaha Motif xf8), guitar and bass amps, mics, lights, etc.
MUSIC
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Release Yourself (Blue Nova Remix)
Release Yourself (Blue Nova Remix)
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Love We Left Behind
Love We Left Behind Track number: 2 Year: 2006 Album: So Right Genre: R&B
Written by Terry Toon, Keys, guitar and vocals performed and recorded by Terry. I re-recorded his tracks and added the drums. His solo in the middle of the song is worth waiting for.
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Just Me
Just Me Track number: 4 Year: 2005 Genre: Other
Just me practicing solo-oriented stuff. About 1/2 way through it's got an Afro-Cuban 6/8 groove that's not too bad.
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You Ain't Nothing
You Ain't Nothing Track number: 6 Year: 2006 Album: Terry Toon - So Right Genre: R&B
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Tri-Saxual
Tri-Saxual Track number: 1 Year: 2006 Album: Terry Toon - So Right Genre: Jazz
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Blue Matter
Blue Matter Track number: 5 Year: 2007 Album: In The Pocket Genre: Funk
This is one of Dennis Chamber's drumless tracks from "In the Pocket".
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Come On Back (Video)
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Mata (Video)
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Terry Toon - So Right (Video)
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Short Solo (Video)
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Never - Rusty Nail (Video)
Never - Rusty Nail (Video)_rMg8GiLAvA
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Seven Angry Winds - Rusty Nail (Video)
Seven Angry Winds - Rusty Nail (Video)7UazZHI3BWI
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Burnt Prairie IL - Rusty Nail (Video)
Burnt Prairie IL - Rusty Nail (Video)ERKW-Duz5Tw
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Just Can't Leave It Behind - Rusty Nail (Video)
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