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Name-Jordan Jones

Location-Madison, WI (Actually Monona, but the zip comes up on Mapquest as Madison.)

Occupation-Hotel Night Auditor/Warehouse Shipping/Receiving

My Band-Evangel Life Center Worship Team www.evangellifecenter.com

First Inspiration-Mark Brzezicki

Inspiring/Favorite Drummer-the aforementioned Mr. Brzezicki, Terl Bryant, Steve Brewster, Will Denton

My Musical Styles-all over the map

Support/Mentor-My pastor, a former professional bassist for support, no mentors in particular-I am completely self-taught.

My story-I was asked as a freshman in high school if I wanted to try drums, since my teeny-tiny school band had no drummer. I just basically started playing on that day. I was ready to quit after my senior year, however. I had recieved no training at all, I was just thrown at the set. However, on one fateful day, I heard the introduction to "All Fall Together" on a Big Country ep. From that point on, I was determined to play whenever I could. I started listening to all styles of music and absorbing different players approaches. I still was playing totally by ear, but in college, I had some proper instruction. I still couldn't sight read, but now understood some basic concepts and terminology I wasn't taught in high school. Presently, I still have not had lots of formal training, but am playing with a group of musicians that are just top notch. I plan (at 44 years old) on finally getting myself some dvds and private teaching to improve my reading skills and musicianship. I also have been blessed by the Lord with the ability to pick up and play basically any untuned percussion instrument. I also play djembe, bodhran, congas, bongos and plan on giving the dohl, tabla, and taiko a try before I shuffle off this mortal coil.

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