Michael Van Waldrop | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Michael Van Waldrop |
Also known as | Mike Waldrop |
Born | Pensacola, Florida, United States | October 2, 1961
Origin | Ithaca, New York, United States |
Genres | Fusion Classical Bop Big band Swing Symphonic jazz |
Occupation(s) | Percussionist, Composer, Music Producer, Educator |
Instrument(s) | Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone and Piano |
Years active | 1979–present |
Labels | Origin Centaur |
Website | http://www.michaelwaldrop.net |
Michael Waldrop (Née Michael Van Waldrop, October 1, 1961) is an American drummer, percussionist, composer and music educator. He is notable as a virtuoso percussionist in both jazz and classical idioms, with equal focus on drumset and keyboard percussion (marimba/vibraphone).[1] Since 2014, he has been a recording artist for Origin Records.[2]