NEW GIG – Olive & Fig”:
Kevin Crabb Jazz & Kevin Crabb & Friends are back at a brand new location, called “Olive & Fig” Thursday – Sunday, from 7-9:30P, playing with amazing cats and vocalists. Check out my FB Pages for more details.
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N EW! Web site coming soon with more updates.
KevinCrabb.com has been long neglected and will be getting a facelift of new features and easier to access videos etc. Please also be sure to check out the Youtube channel for the latest videos, performances, tutorials and more.
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J AMES GRAVE: NIGHT JOURNEY with Composer/Drummer Kevin Crabb (10/26/13)
Kevin was a proverbial “child star” and began his career on stage before he was born – his mother was 8 months pregnant with him, performing in the Shakespearean festival show Pirates of Penzance. Kevin’s father also had a starring role along side Christopher Plummer, who held Kevin in his arms on the day of birth. Upon that auspicious occasion, Kevin began his career in the arts. Setting down with Kevin was a joy. He’s sincere heart for not just the music, but his passion for the art’s of playing the drums. I hope you feel the same warmth and love for himself and for the music he plays. This interview was done at his studio in Woodland Hills, CA 10/25/13
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September 9, 2013:
VIC FIRTH recently posted Kevin with Dave Weckl on their FB Page Life event. We would graciously like to thank VIC FIRTH for their support!
August 13, 2013: 
PAISTE recently posted one of the most recent YouTube videos on their FB Page. We would graciously like to thank PAISTE Cymbals for their incredible cymbals and their support!
New movie clips are available on YouTube from Kevin’s Jazz Improv Workshop at Percussion Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California (Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music) on February 1, 2013.
The workshop included performances and demonstrations by Kevin on drums with an All-Star band featuring David Garfield on piano (George Benson, Karisma), John B. Williams on bass (Tonight Show, Arsenio Hall) and Kim Richmond on sax (Kim Richmond Big Band, Louis Bellson). The workshop also included Q&A from the audience. Students were also able to sit-in and perform various techniques with this all-star band.
The event was sponsored by PAISTE. Generous endorsements and door prizes were donated from PAISTE, Aquarian Drum Heads, and new endorser, Vic Firth.
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Kevin is honored to have been welcomed into the VicFirth educational team, which makes an important contribution to the education of drummers world-wide. As a member of VicFirth’s educational team, Kevin will be included in the “round table” of discussions at major events such as PASIC, Mid-West Band and Orchestra Clinic, Music Educators National Conference, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association and National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). Kevin will look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming event this January at NAMM. Please stay tuned to this site for further details.
Kevin Crabb was recently interviewed by Joel Hurd for the show, “The Bridge” on NPR in Canton, New York, and was aired February 18 at 9am EST. The interview discusses Kevin’s music on his CD, “Waltz for Dylan.” The interview can be heard from the NPCR web site below.
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CLIPS POSTED ON YOUTUBE FROM KEVIN CRABB JAZZ IMPROV WORKSHOP AT MUSICIAN'S INSTITUTE
New movie clips are available on YouTube from Kevin’s Jazz Improv Workshop at Percussion Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California (Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music) on February 1, 2013.The workshop included performances and demonstrations by Kevin on drums with an All-Star band featuring David Garfield on piano (George Benson, Karisma), John B. Williams on bass (Tonight Show, Arsenio Hall) and Kim Richmond on sax (Kim Richmond Big Band, Louis Bellson). The workshop also included Q&A from the audience. Students were also able to sit-in and perform various techniques with this all-star band.
The event was sponsored by PAISTE. Generous endorsements and door prizes were donated from PAISTE, Aquarian Drum Heads, and new endorser, Vic Firth. More videos are also available on Kevin’s YouTube Channel.
KEVIN CRABB ENDORSES VIC FIRTH
Kevin is honored to have been welcomed into the VicFirth educational team, which makes an important contribution to the education of drummers world-wide.
As a member of VicFirth’s educational team, Kevin will be included in the “round table” of discussions at major events such as PASIC, Mid-West Band and Orchestra Clinic, Music Educators National Conference, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association and National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). Kevin will look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming event this January at NAMM. Please stay tuned to this site for further details.
KEVIN CRABB RADIO INTERVIEW ON NPR
Kevin Crabb was recently interviewed by Joel Hurd for the show, “The Bridge” on NPR in Canton, New York, and was aired February 18 at 9am EST. The interview discusses Kevin’s music on his CD, “Waltz for Dylan.” The interview can be heard from the NPCR web site below.DRUM OPEN COUNSELING WITH KEVIN CRABB AT MI ON YOUTUBE
Kevin is honored to have been welcomed into the VicFirth educational team, which makes an important contribution to the education of drummers world-wide.
As a member of VicFirth’s educational team, Kevin will be included in the “round table” of discussions at major events such as PASIC, Mid-West Band and Orchestra Clinic, Music Educators National Conference, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association and National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). Kevin will look forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming event this January at NAMM. Please stay tuned to this site for further details.
KEVIN CRABB RADIO INTERVIEW ON NPR
DRUM OPEN COUNSELING WITH KEVIN CRABB AT MI ON YOUTUBE...
If you missed Kevin’s last master class at Musician’s Institute on July 20, 2012, you can catch some scenes from the event on Kevin’s YouTube channel, by clicking here or going to:
http://www.youtube.com/user/KevinCrabbDrums/videosDuring the class Kevin discussed technique as passed onto him by his teachers, Murray Spivak, Richard Wilson and Richard Martinez. He also performed some of his latest original compositions with his quartet. Door prizes were also provided by Paiste Cymbals, Aquarian Drumheads, and Mapex Drums, who generously sponsored event.
Additional information, is also available on the MI web site at: http://www.mi.edu/news/drum-open-counseling-with-kevin-crabbe
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Kevin is also available for studies on Skype. Please click here for more information.
SKYPE MASTERCLASS A BIG HIT:
Kevin’s recent Skype Master Class was a huge success. It was broadcast from his LA Studio, and appeared on a move-size screen inside the state-of-the-art theatre at St. Michael’s College School Centre for the Arts in Toronto, Canada. (http://www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/).
This first-of-its-kind class focused on exemplifying the concepts discussed in the Modern Drummer “Strictly Technique,” focusing on Spivack/Wilson Approach to Technique. The event was covered by Drums, Etc. in an upcoming article (to be released soon) and sponsored by Paiste Cymbals, Aquarian Drumheads, Mapex Drums in conjunction with Just Drums in Toronto, Ontario.
Door prizes provided by the sponsors were raffled off at the end of the class. Paiste Cymbals has also graciously donated a cymbal for a door prize. Winners and photos will be posted soon.
KEVIN ON THE RADIO:
Kevin Crabb’s debut recording “Waltz for Dylan” is receiving radio air-play across the United States and Canada and is moving up on the Top-200 JazzWeek Chart. Featured are Kevin’s original compositions with himself on drums, John Beasley (Miles Davis) piano, the legendary Don Thompson on bass, and Kelly Jefferson (Maynard Ferguson) on saxophone.Kevin was also recently interviewed by Joel Hurd on NPR’s radio show, “The Bridge.” The interviewed was aired on Saturday February 18, 2012. You can listen to the interview on the NPR site by clicking here. (Or visit KevinCrabb.com and click on the link to the interview.)
PAISTE CYMBALS NOW SPONSORS THE KEVIN CRABB DRUM HANG:
Kevin has been officially welcomed into the world-wide family of Paiste Artists and now endorses Paiste Cymbals. Kevin and Paiste are joining forces to expand the The Kevin Crabb Drum Hang and feature other Paiste artists to promote the education and development of drumming and music. The Kevin Crabb Drum Hang celebrates teachers Murray Spivak and Richard Wilson and their teachings. The last hang at The Baked Potato featured Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock) with Ric Fierabracci (Chick Corea) bass, Kim Richmond (Louie Belleson) sax and Tom McMorran (Natalie Cole) on piano. Past gatherings have featured famous artists Clayton Cameron, LAMA’s Ralph Humphrey, Virgil Donati, Chad Wackerman and Steve Ferrone.KEVIN ON THE FRONT OF DRUMS ETC:
Kevin was the front cover and featured article in the December issue of Drums Etc. The article was written by T. Bruce Wittet and appeared on pages 16-19. The article is entitled, “Kevin Crabb Stays Close the Masters’ Path While Stepping Boldly Ahead.” The photos in the article and on the cover were taken by Rob Shanahan. The article discusses Kevin’s journey with the mastering technique with Richard Wilson and Murray Spivack, juggling sessions and career along with his educational methods of teaching technique via Skype.Drums Etc. is distributed world-wide and can be picked up at most newstands or music outlets.
Kevin Crabb was recently interviewed by Joel Hurd for the show, “The Bridge” on NPR in Canton, New York, and was aired February 18 at 9am EST. The interview discusses Kevin’s music on his CD, “Waltz for Dylan.” The interview can be heard from the NPCR web site below.
- I would like to thank Just Drums, Modern Drummer, Drums Etc. and endorsers; Paiste Cymbals, Aquarian Drumheads, Mapex Drums, and Hart Electronics for their support and team effort in helping to expand the horizons in music education.