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Sammy K
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"I have played Yamaha Drums in the studio, on stage and on the field since 1988 and they have never let me down. The quality of Yamaha Drums and Hardware shine through in any situation and allow me to just focus on the music. As an artist and educator, I proudly stand behind the Yamaha product and feel comfortable telling drummers of all ages that they should own Yamahas, too."

Biography:
Currently based in Los Angeles, Grammy Nominee Sammy K has performed and or recorded with a list of Artists that includes: Bob Hope, The Coasters, Michael Orland (American Idol), Engelbert Humperdinck, Wes Anderson, Lucy Lawless, Burt Bacharach, The Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show, Jon Hendricks, The United States Air Force Band of Flight, Jimmy Heath, Zara (Dire Straights, Bob Geldof), The Platters, Buselli/Wallarab Big Band, Bobby Vinton, The Nelson Riddle Orchestra, Steve Turre, The Mills Brothers, David Pomeranz, Travis Howard, Kate Miner, Dave Brubeck, The Ink Spots, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and Harry Connick Sr.

Grammy winners Ray Bardani, Ted Perlman and Mike Acosta utilize Sammy's grooves for their recording and live projects. He is a six-time Down Beat Award Winner and has appeared on the Emmy Award winning Wayne Brady Show, Ally McBeal with KC and the Sunshine Band and Josh Groban, Unsung Heroes on CMT and in the films The Fast and the Furious and The Spaces In Between: On The Road With Amy Cook.

His Drumming is heard on The L Word, several Disney holiday DVDs and on TV and radio as part of the LA Laker Band. The clients that have used his talents include: The Walt Disney Company, Ferrari, NBC, The Hal Leonard Publishing Company, Much Music Television, the Six Flags Corporation, Daimler-Chrysler, ABC, and the International Toys for Tots campaign and CBS.

His "Groove Boot Camp" program is taught to students and educators alike all over North America.

For more information, visit  www.slamminsammyk.com.
Gear:
Maple Custom - Vintage Finish
MBD-1322V 22x16 Bass Drum
MBD-1318JV 18x14 Bass Drum
MTT-1308JV 8x7 Tom Tom
MTT-1310V 10x9 Tom Tom
MTT-1312V 12x10 Tom Tom
MTT-1314V 14x12 Tom Tom-converted for use with legs
MTT-1614V 16x14 Tom Tom-converted for use with legs
MSD-0116V 14x6.5 Snare Drum-vintage wood hoops

Additional Drums:
VSD-1460 Vintage Series Maple Snare Drum
SD-255ASG Steve Gadd Signature Model/Nickel plated Steel
SD-435ADG David Garibaldi Signature Model
SD-465APL Paul Leim Signature Model 14x6.5
SD-245KAT Kabuto Snare

Hardware:
SS 650 Snare Stand
(3) CS 655A Cymbal Stands
(2) CS 845 Cymbal Stands
TH 904A Double Tom Holder
(3) CL945B Tom Ball Clamp for YESS
HS 1100 OR HS 650A Hi-Hat Stand
BKS 110 Back Support Throne
DFP 8215 Double foot pedal single drive OR FP7210A Single Chain Drive Pedal

Additional Gear:
SKRM-100 Subkick
RMGW-Russ Miller Groove Wedge