Special Drum Month Event - Drum Clinic with Alex Acuna!
In celebration of Drum Month at Long & McQuade, Sabian and Gon Bops are co-sponsoring a series of clinics with legendary drummer and percussionist Alex Acuna!
Born to a musical family in Lima, Peru, Alex started playing in local bands at 10, and by 18 was playing in the great Perez Prado’s band. In 1967 he moved to Puerto Rico, where he studied at the Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music, and played under the direction of the famed Spanish cellist master Pablo Casals. Alex moved to Las Vegas in 1974, where he played with such greats as Elvis Presley and Diana Ross. Between 1975 and 1977, he cemented his place in jazz history when he became both drummer and percussionist for one of the most innovative and pioneering jazz groups of all time, Weather Report. Alex moved to L.A. in 1978 where he quickly earned the position of a valued session drummer and percussionist for recordings, television and motion pictures.
His countless album and live credits include such diverse artist as U2, Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald, Chick Corea, Placido Domingo, Tito Puente, Santana and many, many more.
Alex has received countless awards and honours throughout his career, including the Emeritus MVP award from NARAS (National Academy of Recording for the Arts and Sciences) and “Best Latin/Brazilian Percussionist” in the Modern Drummer’s Readers' Poll for five consecutive years.
DATES AND LOCATIONS:
- Hotel Atlantica (1980 Robie Street, HALIFAX)
Monday, May 25, 2015 | 7pm
RSVP to Logan at 902-496-6960 or [email protected]
- Long & McQuade (935 Bloor Street West, TORONTO)
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 | 7pm
RSVP to Zach at 416-588-7886 or [email protected]
- Long & McQuade (225 58th Avenue SE, CALGARY)
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 | 7pm
RSVP to Bartek at 403-244-5555 or [email protected]
- Long & McQuade (207 6339 200th Street, LANGLEY)
Thursday, May 28, 2015 | 7pm
RSVP to the store at 604-530-8704 or [email protected]
