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Joe Gelini is the epitome of a New Orleans drummer. Blending influences of funk, gospel, samba, Afro-Cuban, second-line, rock, jazz, and rhythm & blues Joe creates a deep groove with impeccable timing. Drawing upon various musical influences allows him to perform multi-layered textures and voices within his drumming. This approach has allowed Joe to become one of the most sought after up and coming drummers in a city known for its drumming tradition. Just like the cuisine of the Crescent City, Joe’s drumming is a combination of musical flavors brought here from across the globe but developed here. Joe’s career began while earning his Bachelor of Music Degree at the world famous Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Studying with master drum teachers Bob Moses, Kenwood Denard, Idris Muhammad and Rick Considine helped Joe secure a coveted gospel gig at the renowned Concord Baptist Church led by Dennis Montgomery, III. Playing R&B gigs in the northeast with fellow classmates Stu Brooks and DP Holmes of the critically acclaimed Dub Trio pushed Joe to work at an even higher level. Joe went on to perform with Grammy Award Winning Clarinetist Richard Stolzman as well as the world-renowned Czech Radio Symphony, all before graduating in 2001. Since moving to New Orleans, Joe has developed the reputation as one of the busiest and most reliable drummers in the City. Joe has recorded two albums with the Bourbon Cowboys: Straight Shot (2004) & A Taste for Whiskey (2007). He is also recording the upcoming Country Fried release: Saint of New Orleans (2007). Education has always been paramount to his musical philosophy. He began as an accompanist at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (N.O.C.C.A.-Riverfront), moving on to music programs at the Contemporary Arts Center (C.A.C.). Joe is also an accomplished music teacher. Currently he teaches thirty-five students per week, tours regularly, and plays gigs from Bourbon Street to historic New Orleans Uptown Clubs. |
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