Artist description Some of the hottest Session players are featured on this CD. IncludingJessie McGuire from (Tower of Power), Jerry Donato, Chris Gough and Dom Moio. Its real nice jazz that is comtemporaryat times, and at other times it just burns.

Music Style Jazz

Musical Influences Steve Gadd, Dennis Chambers, David Garabaldi, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa,

Similar Artists David Sanborn--Michel Camilo--Bony James--Yellowjackets--Spyro Gyra--Bob James--Joe Sample

Artist History Joe Morris has been heard on various motion pictures and soundtracks. TV shows includeMillenium, Chicago Hope, and Touched by an Angel. Major motion pictures such as Paramount Pictures "A Thousand Acres". Joe can beheard on various CD's such as Estebans new CD "Enter the Heart". Addtionally, the newRay Riendeau CD "All Funked Up" featuring just bass and drums. A must for any bass player and drummer!!! See my website for audio samples.Joe brings together some fantastic talent to do his own solo cd. "I felt it was time to make my own record". " I have played on enough recordings for other people and just wanted to do a CD for myself. So I asked all my favorite studio cats to join me. We had a great time. Plus I wanted to see my name on the cover for a change, insteadof on the back in real tiny letters.

Group Members Joe Morris----DrumsChris Gough--KeyboardsJerry Donato---SaxDom Moio--PercussionGary Gillespie--BassEmileo Santiago--PercussionFelix Signs---BassMike King---BassSteve Howes---GuitarSteve Culp--KeyboardsDaryl Colton---Bass

Instruments Drums, Percussion, Sax, Keyboards, Bass, Guitar and Horn Section

Albums Joe Morris & Friends

Press Reviews The newest release from drummer Joe Morris is a fine blend of cool fusion and contemporary jazz sylings featuring exquisite drumming, dancing percussion and a host of talented musicians. Aptly titled "Joe Morris and Friends" this is a fine circle of friends to associate with. A mixture of blaring horns, ripping electric guitar leads, and of course, magnificent drum and percussion work make for a grooving good time. Morris's drumming is powerful and exciting, subtle and smooth, and entirely engaging. Morris skillfully sets the tone and pace for each composition, providing the perfect accompaniment with exactitude and class. Morris is a professional drummer, author, instructor, clinician and equipment endorser with miles of credentials, and is apparently spending most of his waking hours in the studio. In addition he can be heard drumming for a number of popular television and movie scores including "Millenium" "Promised Land" "Chicago Hope", and "Touched by an Angel" to name but a few. He is head of the music department at the Conservatory of Recording and is presently working on numerous albums with independent artists. A 1999 release with bassist Ray Riendeau "All Funked UP" is a must have for drummers and bass players. Joe Morris is a drummer's drummer, with an extensive list of credentials and accomplishments. But what is most enviable is that he truly seems to love his work and that is certainly reflected in what he brings to the table in each composition on "Joe Morris and Friends" He also seems to have a ton of fun in the process. Most of us have heard Joe Morris's work without even realizing it. "Joe Morris and Friends" gives us the opportunity to meet him again, for the first time. CHECK IT OUT!!! (taken from cyberdrum media reviews) ---Joe Morris has been featued in Magazines such as:Modern Drummer, Drums and Drumming, Sticks, Drums and Percussion, Drum Business, Soundcheck, Sonics,and Pro Audio Review.

Additional Info Joe Morris is a endorser and clinican for Impact Drums, Yamaha, Gibraltar Racks, Meinl Cymbals, Audio Technica Mics, Roc & Soc, Aquarian Drum Heads, Iron Cobra Pedals, Toca Percussion. Joe is also head of the music department at the Conservatory of Recording. Please see website for all information including Resume, Discography, TV and Film Credits, Audio Samples, Books, and helpful tips for drummers. Great Website Please Check it out!!!!!

Location Phoenix, AZ - USA

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