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James Riordan

James Riordan

Albertson,NY

Summary

Professional drummer / percussionist with 35 years experience performing, touring and recording. Educated under the chair drummer of the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington D.C. Expert in jazz, rock and pop and World Beat e.g. African (djembe,) and North Indian Classical Music (tabla) . Expert in electronic drum beat programming (logic Pro) and Roland V-Drums. Developed advanced teaching method..." I can teach anyone to play a drum beat on a drumset in less than 5 minutes."

Performing Artist Credits:

● The Disco Biscuits

● The Black Crowes

● Blues Traveller

● Spin Doctors

● Stevie Wonder

● Fela Kuti

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Studio/touring Drummer

Independant Contractor
1994 - Current

Studio / touring / recording drummer and percussionist. Expert in Electronic beat programming and Roland V-Drum

Education

High School Diploma -

The Wheatley School
Old Westbury, NY

Bachelor of Arts - Orchestral Percussion / Fine Arts Oil Painting

American University
Washington, DC
06.1993

Skills

All aspects of orchestral / jazz / rock / pop drumming and percussion techniques, sheet music reading and composing All aspects of professional recording and touring Expert World Beat percussion instruments eg djembe, tabla Expert electronic drum beat Programing and Roland V-Drums 35 years experience performing touring and recording throughout the US and abroad

Timeline

Studio/touring Drummer

Independant Contractor
1994 - Current

High School Diploma -

The Wheatley School

Bachelor of Arts - Orchestral Percussion / Fine Arts Oil Painting

American University
James Riordan