Alain Maurel

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 1 week
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...