Kevin Gianino, Adjunct Professor of Jazz Percussion. A native of St. Louis, Professor Gianino attended St. Louis Community College-Meramec, the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Webster University. He has served as a faculty member for the International Summer Jazz Academy in Poland and for the Webster Summer Jazz Combo Camp, and the Jim Widner Summer Jazz Camps. He is in demand as a clinician, adjudicator, and performer on a national basis. He is a member of the Webster Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Brilliant Corners, the Sessions Big Band, and the Hard Bop Heritage Quintet. Among the numerous artists with whom he has performed are Toshiko Akiyoshi, Nick Brignola, Richie Cole, Buddy De Franco, Jon Faddis, Terry Gibbs, Al Grey, Rob McConnell, Bobby Shew, Marvin Stamm, Clark Terry, Dianna Krall and Nancy Wilson. He has toured the U.S., Canada, and Mexico with the Ice Follies and Holiday on Ice Shows 1979-1983 featuring Peggy Fleming. He appeared on the NBC Television special: Highlights of Ice Follies and Holiday on Ice starring Tony Randall. He has made numerous appearances at jazz festivals as adjudicator, guest artist and clinician. Gianino is an instructor at Fred Pierce’s Drum Studio Drum Shop.

Before we had a chance to send Dennis a Robokey 4X, he had already picked one up at a Guitar Center. We found this out in a fun way when we picked up the phone at the office on a Saturday afternoon, “Hey this is Dennis Chambers.” OKAY. THE Dennis Chambers- that’s what I thought but just played it cool. “DENNIS !” “I use this Robokey tool all the time man and it’s cool”. He just wanted to let us know! Thank you Dennis. Keep up your intensity and musical beauty. We are proud to be a little part of your arsenal.

www.dennischambers.com

As for his using our product, Peter was immediately impressed with how the RoboKey 4X works and what it does. Needless to say, we made sure that he had one to try out and put to the test. “I think your product is terrific… I’ve used it, and it’s great.” Thanks Peter. Carry on with your beautiful music, and we don’t want to sound like your mother, but don’t forget your RoboKey!

www.petererskine.com

As per Paul’s request, we sent him a Robokey 4X while touring Down Under. Here’s what he says about it,

“I use it. I love it. Great tool!”

For more info on Paul’s amazing multi-talent career, check out his web site,

http://www.pauljbannerman.com

“My Robokey is a total time saver. It reduces wrist tension and it goes everywhere with me. I know it will rule the world!”

Thanks Rich. We just want to help change the world’s drum heads!

www.myspace.com/richredmond

“This key is GREAT. I used it the other day to pull a few kits apart and I think I saved a half hour or so. I’ll definitely pass the word on!”

In L.A., Matt recently produced Ben Ruby’s CD “I’m Not Sentimental” and Hail The Size’s debut EP “Light Music For Dark People.” Currently, he’s drumming for Paula Kelley and cult-icon Mink Stole of John Waters fame.

Matt is also owner of THIS OLD DRUM. Serving Los Angeles since 1994, the shop specializes in resurrecting and repairing vintage drums for the players and recording studios of Southern California. From “period-correct repros” to “Frankenstein kits” they handcraft top-of-the-line drums.

www.gooddrummer.com