Trio of Boom
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, this event is cancelled. We are looking into bring the Trio of Boom back at a later date. The first in a series of the PDCommunity, bringing all types of musicians together hosted by the Palace Drum Clinic. We are reaching out to all drummers, guitarists and keyboard players to come and join in this unique workshop. First there will be a performance by the internationally acclaimed funk/world/ jazz trio, Trio of Boom, then you’ll have the opportunity to workshop with the individual artists on their own instrument. The workshop will be split into three rooms with each member of the trio taking their retrospective instrument. This is a great opportunity to sit side by side and learn form some of the best in their field. All you’ll need is to bring your guitar, sticks or note pad (if you’re a keys player) and soak up new/ different ideas and concepts for your own musical journey. Make sure you book your place as this is an event that will certainly open up your creativity. Trio of Boom Robert Castelli, Francesco Lo Castro & Bruno D’Ambra [Trio of Boom] will be presenting music from each of their new releases, with some surprises thrown in.This is Organ Trio Jazz at it’s finest. Funky, Jazzy, Swinin’ & Contemporary. Seat belts optional but recommended! Here’s what they’re saying about these incredible musicians and their music: Lo Castro’s pin sharp melodies, scurrying along above a wash of guitar effects, evoke everything from the funkiest, jazziest riffs to the shifting sands of North Africa. Flo Castro D’Ambra’s new “ Vesuviana” is “ a warmhearted showcase for Bruno’s incredible musicianship and composing skills. It grips the listener from the first to the last.” Mike Hobart-Jazz Critic, Financial Times Bruno D’ambra Castelli’s “Party at One World Plaza” has been getting steady airplay in The USA, Canada, U.K. and E.U. “you feel carried away into the world of Afro-Cuban music, West African rhythms, jazz rock of the 70s and 80s with rhythm par excellence. It is your own fault if you do not move with such a rhythmic design! Castelli is a rhythm machine!” Ferdinand Dupius-Panther, Jazz Halo, Dec 2020 “An affectionate blend of Neapolitan roots with the bustle of London Robert Castelli
Artists
Matt Green
With over 25 years of professional performing and 20 years teaching, the PDC’s Matt Green has the experience and knowledge which is needed for every aspect of playing. Matt has extensive experience working as a performer and still actively performs in the orchestral, rock, pop, jazz and world music scene which has equipped him with the necessary skills and makes him one of the most versatile tutors around. Matt has the necessary experience to teach all levels and abilities having previously taught in many schools and colleges. With his many years of experience in percussion teaching, Matt has developed various methods that makes learning fun, exciting and inspiring. Matt Green began his musical training at the age of three. At sixteen he attended Colchester Institute School of Music to study A Levels and later a BA Hons Degree, on the way winning competitions for solo and ensemble playing. Matt obtained a place to study at Birmingham Conservatoire, where he gained a Post Graduate Diploma in Performance with Distinction. During his education, Matthew was a member of the Britten-Pears Orchestra for six seasons where he held the principal timpani chair for five of them. Being as prolific at the back of the orchestra as behind a drum kit, Matt is also in demand to perform with premier Big Bands and Jazz ensembles in and around the Midlands/London and in the studio recording for rock/pop artists. Matt is working extensively in the UK, Europe and further a field playing with such orchestras/ensembles as City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, C18th Concert Orchestra, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Milton Keynes City Orchestra, Birmingham Opera, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Armonico Consort, Royal Northern Sinfonia, Nash Ensemble, Endymion Ensemble, The Bach Choir to name a few. Theatre experience includes the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Globe, Talking Birds and West End productions Jesus Christ Superstar, Abba The Show and Thriller Live. Matt has a passion for world music which has lead him to work with such artists as Ravi Shankar, collaborating between Eastern and Western musicians, UK’s leading nasheed group SHAAM and on the west coast of Ireland’s folk scene. In 2016, Matt was invited to play at the Queen’s 90th Birthday Thanksgiving Service at St.Paul’s Cathedral. He is also in demand as a workshop leader allowing him to perform to audiences across Europe and beyond. Matt’s commitment to education has also led him to coach on many summer music courses and he continues to give drum clinics throughout the UK.
David Phillips
For more than a decade, David Phillips has been the photographer whose unique style and classic shots of drummers have produced some incredible, iconic images of these amazing artists. A Drummer’s Perspective is all about drummers playing live and features photos taken at some of the most amazing rock concerts and festivals. From stadiums to arenas, and drum festivals to clubs, the photos in this book get up close to the action and will give you a unique perspective and inside view on drummers and their world. David has been lucky to work with many of the worlds most respected and influential drummers, often finding himself getting special access at concerts. From backstage to side stage, behind the drummers to looking down from above, David has brought together a collection of shots which give a unique insight to drummers, their playing and their world. As a drummer himself, David is able to truly understand and connect with his subject particularly when working in live environments. Working in Artist Relations has given him unprecedented access to a remarkable array of musicians and bands from all musical genres and styles. David is a self taught lensman who has carved a niche for himself capturing all that the world of drumming has to offer from the glamorous to the gritty with big doses of excitement and realism thrown in. He has self published two books, A Drummer’s Perspective (2010) and From The Riser: A Drummers Perspective II (2016) and his images have been used in magazines worldwide. http://www.music-images.co.uk/