Michael Waldrop

Michael Van Waldrop
Background information
Birth nameMichael Van Waldrop
Also known asMike Waldrop
Born (1961-10-02) October 2, 1961 (age 62)
Pensacola, Florida, United States
OriginIthaca, New York, United States
GenresFusion
Classical
Bop
Big band
Swing
Symphonic jazz
Occupation(s)Percussionist, Composer, Music Producer, Educator
Instrument(s)Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone and Piano
Years active1979–present
LabelsOrigin
Centaur
Websitehttp://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]

  1. ^ "The Sixth Chakra” by Michael Waldrop. Performed by Michael Waldrop on Marimba, 2012. Vic Firth artist site for Michael Waldrop
  2. ^ Michael Waldrop, musical artist at Origin Records