SEEKING
Band to Join, Accordion, Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.ABOUT
I play drums in most styles professionally. My love for drums ignited when I heard Led Zeppelin’s iconic track Whole Lotta Love during my childhood. In my teens, I took up various instruments and studied at the Toulouse conservatoire. My musical journey led me to London, where I immersed myself in playing music full time.
I have collaborated with a diverse range of artists across genres, from Pop to Jazz via World music. I have recorded or performed live in the UK, Europe and the US with artists such as Zebda, Alex Grayson, Sarah Mac Lachlan, The Swing Notes, Natalie Merchant, Claude Deppa, Mark Sullivan, The Cosmopolitans, Paolo Losi, Paprika, Alex Wilson, The Shanakies, Michael Ball, and many more.
I also play Latin percussion if needed. I am open to session work including tours and recording. I am very experienced in the studio, having recorded hundreds of tracks in all styles. I am easy going and reliable. Beyond the stage, I wear multiple hats: as a sound engineer, composer, music teacher, course creator, producer, and keen photographer.
- Screen name:
- Alain Maurel
- Member since:
- Jan 19 2024
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Mornings
Influences
All feel good groove music, good songwriting, Steve Gadd, John Bonham, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, John Coltrane, Earth Wind and Fire, BB King, Santana, Mahavishnu, Chick Corea, Mozart, James Brown, Shakti, Al Jarreau, Van Morrison, too many to name...
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
Lots
MUSIC
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JAZZ FUNK FUSION Black Satin
JAZZ FUNK FUSION Black Satin
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REGGAE I shot the sheriff
REGGAE I shot the sheriff
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ROCKABILLY Hound dog
ROCKABILLY Hound dog
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CONTEMPORARY JAZZ I want to be
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ I want to be
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STRAIGHT AHEAD JAZZ I've got you under my skin
STRAIGHT AHEAD JAZZ I've got you under my skin
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SOUL Respect
SOUL Respect
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INDIE ACOUSTIC Summerkind
INDIE ACOUSTIC Summerkind
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INDIE ACOUSTIC Drag my broken heart
INDIE ACOUSTIC Drag my broken heart
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SOUL Higher and higher
SOUL Higher and higher
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JAZZ FUNK FUSION WPL
JAZZ FUNK FUSION WPL
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LATIN PERCUSSION Samba de Planet drum
LATIN PERCUSSION Samba de Planet drum
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SOUL Everything I do
SOUL Everything I do
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SOUL Cold Sweat
SOUL Cold Sweat
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ROCK Just like any other
ROCK Just like any other
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LATIN JAZZ Girl from Ipanema
LATIN JAZZ Girl from Ipanema