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Background
Summary:
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An enthusiastic professional musician with over 20 years
experience, Carl is comfortable in a variety of musical situations.
From live performances to studio gigs, he is able to adapt easily
to different styles (Latin, Rock, Jazz, Funk, Acoustic Folk). As a
member of
Crazy 8’s rhythm section he helped make the band a driving
force in the Northwest in the late 80’s.
Most recently Carl has been working with Balafon Marimba
Ensemble, Rubberneck, The Porterhouse Quartet,
Fran Gray, and Heart
& Hammer.
 “Music has been long a major influence in my life. Born in
Philadelphia, Pa. in 1955, I entered a world that was changing dramatically.
My first recollection of being consumed by the passion was 1964. Yes, the “Fab
Four” had made their appearance, followed by the British Invasion. Then came
Motown, the syncopated rhythms of R&B, soul and funk. Mom buys some bongos….
and the journey begins .A couple of forays with the clarinet and guitar but
upon hearing Carlos Santana in 1968, I return to my first love, the drum.”
Fast-forward to 1980 and a cross-country trip to Oregon.
The next 20 years spent studying Afro-Cuban tradition through song
and dance. Rhythms of the Shona people of Zimbabwe, Cuba (guaguanco,
mozambique, rhumba-columbia, merengue), and Brazil: searching for
ways to incorporate these rhythms into popular music.
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1980 Ethnomusicology class.
Oregon State University
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1987-1990 Tiempo Caribe (Afro-Cuban
Dance Ensemble)
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1989 Conga workshop with Michael
Spiro. Sponsored by Artichoke Music
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1990 Timbale workshop with
Tito Puente. Sponsored by Artichoke Music
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1991 Drumset and Percussion
workshop with David Garibaldi and Michael Spiro. Sponsored by
The Drum Shop.
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1991 Conga workshop with Michael Spiro. Sponsored by The Drum Shop
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1991-93 Classes in Rhythm Training. Portland Community College
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Professional
experience
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1981-Current Balafon Marimba
Ensemble
Formed
in 1981 as part of an ethnomusicology class at Oregon State University,
Balafon performs music based on traditional rhythms of Zimbabwe. The
group has been together 20 years; has toured Europe, opened for the
Greatful Dead and continues to perform for festivals and company functions.
Two CD’s released on Shanachie label.
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1983-94 Crazy 8’s
Local
alternative dance band that achieved local status in Portland. Appeared
on Star Search, released 8 CD’s and toured the United States and Canada
seven times.
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1994-Current Rubberneck
Latin funk ensemble that combines Afro-Cuban
rhythms with contemporary pop melodies. Two CD’s have been released
locally.
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2000-Current Toca
Acoustic quartet; spin
off of Rubberneck.
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1998-2001 Bossamba
Jazz trio incorporating Brazilian rhythms with
jazz melodies. Released one self titled CD. Also included on
a CD recorded at Saturday Market benefiting Dove Lewis, a non-profit
organization-providing emergency cares to animals.
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2002-Present Heart & Hammer
Heart & Hammer performs original, award-
winning songs written by band founders, Julianna Waters and Barry
Crannell. A captivating acoustic blend of guitar, violin, cello,
pedal steel, percussion and mandolin, their music paints pictures
of ordinary and not so ordinary American life.
Airto, Tito Puente,
Michael Spiro,
Miles Davis, Carlton Jackson, Bobby Torres, Brian Davis, Bruce Carter, Scott Wardinsky, Armando Peraza, Mongo Santamaria,
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