Dave Barry---Jazz Drummer

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DRUMS:-
 
Snare - either 1938 Leedy 6 1/2" solid wood shell or Noble & Cooley 5 1/2" solid wood shell. 
 
Toms - 10",12",14" Gretsch.
 
Bass Drum - either 20" Gretsch or 18" Rogers.

CYMBALS:-
 
Rides - Istanbul, K. Zildjian.
 
Crashes - Istanbul, Sabian.
 
Hi-hats - Istanbul.
 
 

Doing what I want.
I have been playing the drums since I was 16 and love what I do. Although it can be frustrating with regards to making a living, jazz has given me so many "highs", I cannot imagine doing anything else.

With the new c.d. out, the future is promising. 

Favorite
 
Drummers:- Tony Williams; Elvin Jones; Jack de Johnette; Roy Haynes; Vernell Fournier; hundreds more -------
 
 

Plus:- Miles; Coltrane; Wayne Shorter; Herbie Hancock; McCoy Tyner; Chick Corea; Ron Carter etc.

Recordings:- My Funny Valentine; Four & More; ESP, by Miles Davis.
                   A Love Supreme; Afro-Blue by John Coltrane.
                   Now He Sings, Now He Sobs by Chick Corea.
                   Heavy Weather; Night Passage by Weather Report.
                   Modern Times by Steps Ahead.  
 
                  
 
 
 

Contact:-davebarry@talktalk.net