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Chris DeRosa is a Professional Freelance Drummer/Producer/Composer who currently lives in New York City, although his experience has taken him to many parts of the world (over 55 countries). Chris studied at both The Berklee College of Music where he received the prestigious Buddy Rich Jazz Masters scholarship and at the University Of Miami. While in Miami Chris was further influenced by the rhythms of both Jamaica and Cuba that continued to shape his sound and style.
Chris’ resume reads like a who’s who in music and has played/recorded with the likes of Deborah Harry and Chris Stein (Blondie), Nadia Ali, Rick Ross, Cee Lo Green (30 Rock), H.R. (Bad Brains), Michael McDonald (30 Rock) to name a few.
Chris has performed on among others WPKN “Morning Maniac Music”, WXPN’s “World Cafe”, WDST’s “Sessions”, Good Morning Cairo!, toured the Middle East for the Armed Forces, Egypt as a Jazz Cultural Ambassador for the U.S. State Department, and toured China in a Jazz Cultural Exchange Program. As a creative drummer Chris has been featured in Modern Drummer, DRUM!, Hudson Music, Percfest, and The Black Page Magazine. Chris plays all styles of music.
To see Chris’ personal webpage’s go to:
https://www.facebook.com/ChrisDeRosaDrummer
http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisderosa1
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ChrisDeRosa
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6S2pck4FBdMkiDQrQHpHjZ
