A. Christopher Johnson

My love to doing sessions playing hard swinging Hard Bop jazz in a small combo, with a rhythm section (Drums, Double Bass, & Piano,) with either, a Guitarist or Saxophonist, to complete our combo. 

As a kid, my old man introduced me to his Hard Bop favorites, that's when I briefly began my Jazz drum lessons at my prominent drum school and music consevatory. 

I have mastered all snare drum rudiments, to assist while soloing, and all jazz standards, that I still diligently woodshed today. Prior to jazz lessons, my first love came from the funky rhythms I heard during the Golden Age of Hip Hop.  

I have developed a unique Bop jazz swing, combining the hard swinging rhythms of Hard Bop, with the funky rhythms of "real" Hip Hop, and many of my bandleader's, that also are fans of both, totally dig my swing. I am sure you will as well.

Gear

14" x 4" PDP by DW Eric Hernandez maple signature snare, for my minimal Gretsch 3-piece Jazz drum kit.

Zildjian 14" A Series Quick Beat Hi-Hat pair, and my 20" K Contantinople Medium Ride 

Yamaha 700 Series hardware, DW 9000 Bass drum pedal with a Vater Vintage Bomber Bass drum beater

3 channnel Roland KC-80 Keyboard Amp.  

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