John Bacon

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John Bacon, drummer, percussionist and composer, has performed with Lester Bowie, Roswell Rudd, Bobby Previte, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Bobby Militello and as featured soloist with the SUNY Fredonia percussion ensemble. He teaches percussion, music theory and directs a Latin Jazz Ensemble at SUNY Fredonia. He also teaches Jazz at Villa Maria College. He holds a Masters Degree in Music Performance from SUNY Fredonia and a Bachelors from UB. Equally skilled as a classical percussionist and trap drummer, he has been a member of (hatArt) recording artists The Maelstrom Percussion Ensemble, as well as leading his own ensembles. His music has been performed by a diverse collection of musicians, including The Amherst Saxophone Quartet as well as jazz and new music legend Leroy Jenkins. He has toured in England, Italy, Canada, and the US. A 2004 CD release, "Jack Rabbitt", is an organ trio outing on the Cadence Jazz Records label featuring tenor saxophonist Don Menza and organist Bobby Jones. His latest recording entitled “Boxing Day” was released on Jazz Dimensions Records in May 2007 and features a series of improvisations with pianist Paul Bley. Recent creative projects include the Ensemble with Jonathan Golove (cello), Steve Baczkowski (winds) and Greg Millar (guitar)and a collaborative trio with Diana Soh (voice, composition) and Sadie Reid (dance and film). You can find more information about John, at johnbaconjr.com.