Jerrod C
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Trombone, Banjo, Other, Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone, Trumpet, Other Percussion, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist.

ABOUT

Drummer Jerrod Cattey holds his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Western Connecticut State University. While attending WCSU he was the two-time recipient of the James Furman Award, which is presented to the student who best exemplifies the highest level of musical performance ability, scholastic standing, and contributions to the music department. He has studied drum set with Jeff Siegel, Dom Famularo, and Justin Foley, as well as classical percussion with Dave Smith and Brazilian percussion with José Mauricio de Faria and Daniel Oliveira.
Jerrod leads his own jazz trio and freelances with a variety of groups and solo artists in the Northeast. He has worked with some of New York’s finest musicians including Peter Einhorn, Don Miller, Dave Scott, and Matt Finley. He has also performed as the opening act for The Derek Trucks Band, Chick Corea, Joe Lovano, The Young Rascals, John Legend, Eric Benét, and Smokin’ Joe Kubek. Jerrod’s ability has enabled him to perform in many musical settings. He has played the role of chair percussionist at The Bushnell Theatre with the CMEA All-State Orchestra, pit drum set artist at The Palace Theatre in Waterbury and accompanying percussionist at Lincoln Center. He plays regularly at Connecticut clubs such as The Red Door, Circa Bistro, Café Bottega, Café Nine, and Tisane. Jerrod has performed as a musical guest on the children’s show “Zoom” and has also performed live on CT radio stations 99.1 WPLR and 105.9 WHCN.

As well as being an in-demand performer, Jerrod is a well-established educator. Jerrod has been teaching privately at his home and local schools since 2002. He has been on the faculty of the Enchanted Garden Conservatory, located in Ridgefield, since its opening in November of 2005 and Litchfield Music since August of 2006. Since 2004 he has been working at the WCSU Summer Band Camp where he performs rhythm section clinics and teaches ensembles and music theory.

Jerrod is an active and contributing member of the Vic Firth Private Drum Teacher Program.

Screen name:
Jerrod C
Member since:
Jan 12 2008
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
15
Gigs played:
Over 100
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

I have been influenced by all types of people and music, but I feel these genres/artists have been most influential on me as a performer

Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova
Tom Jobim, Elis Regina, Djavan, Jorge Ben Jor, Joao Bosco, Beth Carvalho, etc

Rock/Pop
Nirvana, Weezer, No Doubt, Sublime, Steely Dan, Paul Simon...

Jazz
Miles Davis, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Keith Jarret, Chick Corea, Red Garland, Dexter Gordon...


Drummers!
Tony Williams, Dave Grohl, Dave Weckl, Bernard Purdie, Steve Gadd, Philly Joe Jones, Jack DeJohnette, Paul Motian, Keith Carlock

EQUIPMENT

Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute
Alt. Bebop Bass Drum (16*16)
Zildjian Cymbals
Variety of Snares (Wood, Steel, Vintage, Piccolo)