Jessie Nelson

New Video!

deeperbeats — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:08:55 +0000

New video of Jane Boxall and I premiering her composition “Young Particle” as part of her Particle series for two drum kits. Also, drum solo video by me featuring Afro Cuban / Latin grooves and the drum set part to the Black Page by Frank Zappa. Click on the Video page on the site and enjoy!

Photos from Snap Drag Drum Duo March/April Gig

deeperbeats — Sat, 05 May 2012 04:12:36 +0000

Take a click on the link below and check out the photos of Jane Boxall and I holdin’ it down on two drum sets as we perform Frank Zappas’ The Black Page and other contemporary percussion rep.

http://snapdragdrumduo.wordpress.com/photos/

Current Performance: Wonderful Town at Gallery Players!

deeperbeats — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:53:32 +0000

I’ll be in the pit for Wonderful Town at Gallery Players from April 28th to May 20th. For info and tickets: www.galleryplayers.com.

Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Gigs!

deeperbeats — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:25:37 +0000

I’ll be drumming in “Wonderful Town” at Gallery Players this Spring! Info / tickets: www.galleryplayers.com

I’ll also be drumming with R&B vocalist Lauren Winston on May 19th at 3pm at Rockwood Music Hall! Details to come!

Interview with my newest project: Snap Drag Drum Duo!

deeperbeats — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:20:28 +0000

Check out this link and find out more about the percussion duo I’m part of, Snap Drag Drum Duo. Our debut performances are coming up on March 31st and April 1st. Here’s the interview: Snap Drag Drum Duo

Upcoming Performances: February 24th-26th!

deeperbeats — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:36:25 +0000

I’ll be on the drums this weekend for Woyzcheck: The Musical. Friday: 7pm, Saturday: 7pm, Sunday: 5pm. Tickets/Information here: http://www.facebook.com/events/296925533690253/

March 31st / April 1st Performance Info!

deeperbeats — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:24:04 +0000

March 31st and April 1st: Snap Drag Drum Duo will be performing the work of Frank Zappa (Black Page), Gary Chaffee (7th Heaven, drum set duo written for Steve Gadd and Vinnie Colaiuta), Bjork (Mutual Core) and original compositions by Jane Boxall Allen and I. More information / tickets here: Snap Drag Drum Duo Shows

Upcoming Performances: March

deeperbeats — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:34:00 +0000

This March, I’ve got a ton of music coming up! I’ll be in the pit for The Music Man March 7th-10th, performance with Akron Percussion Ensemble March 6th and the two performance debut of percussion duo Snap Drag Drum Duo (Jessie Nelson and Jane Boxall Allen) performing Frank Zappa: “Black Page”, Gary Chaffee: 7th Heaven, Bjork: Mutual Core and original compositions from us both, March 31st and April 1st. Details for all of this to come.

Check out the Snap Drag Site for more information: www.snapdragdrumduo.wordpress.com

Inspiration: Cultural Innovators: Bjork and Gil Scott-Heron

deeperbeats — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:05:20 +0000

I’m always interested in artists who are and were always ahead of their time in their creations. Bjork and Gil Scott-Heron both fit the bill.

Check out the science behind Bjorks live performances of her latest album ‘Biophilia’: Droppin’ Musical Science.

Gil Scott-Heron: A feature on one who brought poetry and musical collaboration to the forefront.

Enjoy and comment if you like!

Great interview with Pianist Vijay Iyer

deeperbeats — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:27:58 +0000

A trio I was in last year performed a version of Vijay Iyers’ cover of M.I.A’s hit “Galang”. We had such a blast learning and performing that tune and I did a ton of listening to Vijay as I was working on it. Here’s an amazing interview with him: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Vijay-Iyer-Winter-Jazz-Festival-Le-Poisson-Rouge-137286353.html