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Jamey Tate

Instruments: Drums

Full Name:
James Alexander Tate


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Birthday: August 2, 1977

Originally From: Lawrenceville, Georgia... lived in Orlando and has relocated to Los Angeles

Gear I use: Yamaha Maple Custom Drums, Evans Drum Heads, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Grip Peddler traction pads, XL Specialty Percussion cases

Music Ed: Bachelor of Music Performance from Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida

Studied With:
- Peter Erskine (Weather Report, Stan Kenton, Chick Corea)
- Danny Gottleib (Pat Methany, Blues Brothers)
- Gregg Field (Count Basie, Frank Sinatra)
- Joe Morello (Dave Brubeck's legendary drummer who played on "Take 5")

Other Groups I've Played With::
- The Platters
- Leslie Gore
- Frank Stallone
- 1997 Disney All-American College Band

Current side projects:
- Working on a trio project with Dan Boissy
- Performing in a touring situation with a pop artist named Brooke Ramel
- Performing in LA with pop artist Tonya Watts Active freelance session player
- Recent sessions include Elizabeth Swammy - untitled release not yet scheduled, Brooke Ramel - "Christmas" available at Brookeramel.com, Brian Donovan - "Mugu Point" release not yet scheduled, Ludvig Girland - untitled release not yet scheduled and various television spots

Inspiration: Music... good music

Funniest Band Moment: Becoming somewhat lost on the way to Arizona with Dan (Boissy) ..ooops wrong turn, where the $%#$%^Q are we?

Jamey has been keepin' time with Michael Andrew since January 2000

 


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