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Pro-Drummer Chris DeRosa is a Hired Freelance Drummer/Composer who currently lives in New York City, but his experience has taken him to many parts of the world (40 countries).

A well-versed Seasoned Drummer who has studied at both The Berklee College of Music where he received the Buddy Rich Jazz Masters scholarship and at the University Of Miami where he was the recipient of the Bowman Ashe scholarship for artistic and academic achievement. There he also received his Studio Music/Jazz Performance degree.

Chris has played and/or recorded with the likes of Deborah Harry and Chris Stein, Skinner Box, Motorbaby, Nate Ouderkirk, E-trance, Ben Stivers (MatchBox 20), Jonathan and Victor (Camper Van Beethoven), Magnet (Replacing Moe Tucker of the Velvet Underground), The Five Satins, Matt Bonelli (BeeGee's), Collider, Mark White (The Spin Doctors), Yale University Big Band, Matthew Brubeck, and such Producers as Daniel Rey (White Zombie, Ramones), Steve Eigner (Nelly), Jon Brion (Fiona Apple), and Roger Fife among others.

As a creative drummer Chris plays all styles of music (ie. Rock, Reggae, Jazz, Latin, Brazilian, Pop, Afro, and Solo drumming) and has released many offerings as both a leader and a sideman.

Chris is interested in live, touring and studio work. For audio samples or for further information, please check out his website:

http://www.chrisderosa.com

or contact him directly by email:
chris@chrisderosa.com