Artist description Drummer/percussionist/composer/producer Pat O'Donnell. has performed and or recorded with such diverse artists as Bob Mintzer,Danny Troob,Ian Finkel,Claudio Roditi, Morris Nanton, Ray Alexander,Lee Musiker and the Ed Palermo Big Band as well as with his own groups at major venues and festivals throught the United States. Pat has been featured in articles in Modern Drummer , Billboard and Musician magazines.THE PAT O'DONNELL GROUP is an original Contemporary Jazz Quintet that features Mr. O'Donnell's original compositions performed by some of the best players in the NY area.The Pat O'Donnell Group has performed with some of the biggest names in Contemporary Jazz Including: Tower of Power ,David Benoit ,The Rippingtons , Acoustic Alchemy ,Gato Barbieri ,Alex Bugnon andPeter White. If you dig the above mentioned artists then you will love this band

Music Style Contemporary Jazz

Musical Influences Weather Report /Miles Davis /Yellowjackets/Spyro Gyra

Similar Artists David Sanborn, Bob James,Yellowjackets

Artist History The group has had a great Summer/Fall 2000 with performances on the CD 101.9 Cool Cruise withTom GrantThe Asbury Park Jazz Festival with Chuck Loeb as well as performances at Trumpets, Kavehaz NY and Shanghi Jazz. The band is looking forward to promoting a new recording for the upcoming festival season.

Group Members "For My Friends" is a great recording that features guest soloistBob Mintzer on tenor saxophonePat's current performing band features:Ed Greig-KeyboardsBob Funesti-BassJosh Rubin-GuitarAngelo Di Braccio-Saxophones

Instruments Drums,Bass Keyboards,percussion,saxophones,guitar

Albums "For My Friends" featuring Bob Mintzer

Press Reviews Pat O'Donnell's new CD showcases a promising new drummer/composer. The tunes are well thought out and constructed…incorporating a more aggressive, edgy approach to rhythm. Mr. O'Donnell's drumming is more complex than the usual light jazz fare and special guest Bob Mintzer's always intriguing sax work lends an aura of respectability and class to the whole affair. The music is sinuous and melodic, forcing the listener to sit up and pay more attention than would otherwise be necessary in other examples of this genre. Thoughtfully recommended.John Hammel-Motzart To Motorhead Show WNTI,91.9FMThis funk/jazz recording features the work of drummer/leader Pat O'Donnell and his New York based ensemble. Making extensive use of melodic "hooks", a strong backbeat groove and excellent musicianship on the part of the entire group, the recording features the composing talents of its leader and might best be compared with the work of the Los Angeles-based Yellowjackets,Rippingtons or David Benoit….Saxophonist Bob Mintzer (who currently works with the Yellowjackets) guests on three tracks and lends his unmistakable sound and energy to the solo sections. Ed Greig and Lee Musiker provide great keyboard/piano solos and accompaniment. Takashi Otsuka holds the band together on bass and O'Donnell contributes his talents not only on drums and percussion but also does some keyboard programming.The entire CD contains somewhat of a gospel feel to it-particularly on the tunes For My Friends, Tee Time and Welcome Home. Terry O'Mahoney-Percussive Notes Percussive Arts Society

Additional Info If you like melodic instrumental music with a groove this is for you

Location Kearny, NJ - USA

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