Percussion Instructor,
Jazz Improvisation, Jazz Combo
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JAY LAWRENCE |
Phone: 801-808-7184 |
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Celebrated musician Jay Lawrence has enjoyed a diverse career as a performing and recording artist, composer, arranger, clinician, educator and adjudicator. He has been voted the “Best Drummer in Utah” and “Utah’s Favorite Jazz Drummer.” Versatile, creative and respected, Lawrence’s vast professional experience began when he joined the Musicians Union (AfofM) at age fifteen and was immediately in demand working as a percussionist for myriad celebrity shows in Reno, Lake Tahoe (and later Las Vegas), including Sammy Davis Jr., Lou Rawls, Della Reese, Liza Minelli, Cher, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Loretta Lynn, Nancy Sinatra, Tom Jones, Ben E. King, Ann-Margret, Linda Ronstadt and many others. He has presented popular clinics and has adjudicated at the Lionel Hampton, Gene Harris and Park City International Jazz Festivals, and others. Jay has authored texts, including Drum Set Core Curriculum, Introduction to Musical Improvisation and Rhythmic Reading Text. Jay has numerous sound track credits ranging from movies, trailers, television and jingles to theme parks and Broadway musicals. Currently, Jay has been composing for and gigging with groups BRIJJ and Q’d Up. Jay has recently recorded an exciting CD with bassist Lynn Seaton, and pianist Tamir Hendelman. Upcoming performances include Bob Mintzer, Barbara Morrison and the Salt Lake City Jazz Orchestra, featuring Eddie Daniels. Jay Lawrence endorses Yamaha drums, Bosphorus cymbals, Remo drumheads, Vic Firth sticks, LP percussion and Musser vibraphones. |
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