Daf Jones + Musician in London, EN

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ABOUT

As a groove based song player my main focus is to keep solid time with a nice feel and to make things as comfortable as possible for the rest of the band by playing what’s required. Reliable, enthusiastic & friendly, I’ve 35 plus years live, studio recording and T.V experience, 23 years as a pro in London. Here are some biog details;

Heather Small (M People). Drumming Credits for 7 tracks on “Close to a miracle” album.

House drummer for the George Michael backing band at London jam sessions.

Toby Bourke. George Michael tribute gig at St Michael's church in Highgate.(Signed to George Michael's Aegean label & duetted with him on "Waltz away dreaming").

Viva. Signed to Planet 3 records c/o Dave Ambrose who signed The Sex Pistols, Duran Duran & Radiohead to E.M.I. records.

Worked on soundtrack of Paramount Pictures Movie release “Angus, thongs and perfect snogging".

Recorded tracks for Grace Kennedy (80’s chart topping Soul diva) and Steve Balsamo (The Storys, & star of west end production of Jesus Christ Superstar).

Brandviolet. Signed to Some Bizarre and Riverside Records. Albums, singles & e.p. releases. "Alien hive theme" video featured on big screens at all Stereophonics world tour stadium dates.(See video page)

John Peel Show. C.N.D fundraiser e.p playlisted on Radio 1 show.

Shared a stage with Catatonia, Jools Holland, Big Country, Paul Young, Echo & the Bunnymen, 808 State....

Festival support slots alongside Duffy, Athlete & Wheatus for Marsupial management, Director John Brand (Stereophonics.)

Worked with producers:
Ben Robbins (Heather Small, Katherine Jenkins, Tina Arena, Delta Goodrem, The Storys, The Voice various artists).
George DeAngelis (Rod Stewart, Leann Rhymes, Seal, Trevor Horn).
Dave Ambrose (A & R for Duran Duran, Sex Pistols).
Brian James (The Damned).
Matt Gregory (P.J. Harvey).

Worked at Abbey road, Angel Islington, Sanctuary Westside and R.G. Jones London studios.

Jesus Christ Superstar. U.K. & Ireland tours of the Andrew Lloyd Webber production.

Contributed to many album releases by David Kovacevic (Killing Joke, Boy George, Then Jericho) and prolific rockers Fastback amongst others.

Have featured in surveys in books by Kevin Duncan (Fastback), musicians need to be businessmen too!

https://www.facebo _k/Daf-Jones-Drummer-1572221809731792/

0790 957 1522

Screen name:

Daf Jones

Member since:

Nov 29 2007

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

35

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Influenced & inspired by so many bands, musicians and drummers, too many to mention, there's so much good stuff out there.......

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Advanced

Background Singer:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Tama Starclassic & Superstar Classic maple drum kits.
Assorted snare drums and cymbals.
Transport.

MUSIC