Q & A

BORN IN: New York

LIVES IN: LA

DRUMMING SINCE: 1990

CURRENT BAND/PROJECT(S): Nick Hexum Quintet, Julian Coryell Trio, Gryphon Labs

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S): Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Vinnie Colaiutta, John Bonham

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON: The Frank Zappa AAAFNRAA Birthday Bundle, because of the fact Vinnie, Chad, Terry and Joe are also on it!

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON: Frank Zappa,Joe’s Garage or Miles Davis, Nefertiti

CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Playing percussion with Eminem and Rihanna at the 2010 MTV VMA’s

FAVORITE SABIAN CYMBAL: 22″ Artisan Ride