David Gomez - Drummer - Percussionist - Composer. Cuban/Colombian native, David Gomez is looked upon by his peers as one of the most gifted, innovative, cutting-edge drummers, percussionists and composers on the international music scene today.

NEW GROUP VIDEO

Check out the new video with my quartet live at the LP studios of a composition from my upcoming new album. The quartet included Jacam Manricks on Alto sax, Elio Villafranca on Keys and Panaiotis Andreus on Bass and myself on timbal-set, electronics and overdubbing the Congas, Bata, Shekere & all percussion.

*Special thanks to all the wonderful LP staff: Martin, Tom, Steve, Teresa, Ray Memo, David B. and also Kevin Mackie form Duallist Pedals.

MY MUSIC, MY WORDS, OUR GENRE

I have received many emails and comments on the music I write and the particular genre it can be categorized as ... Thank you for all your words and as per the genre questions ... this I say:
Keep in mind that music can not be categorized, and it is only done as a way of organization for popular cataloging, but for those who name it avant-garde this is certainly not the genre. This music is simply the sounds and colors I hear and have heard in my head ... My roots. It is not Avant-garde because it stems from my roots and education, therefore I've not created anything new, I've just built something on top of a great foundation built by the many geniuses before us. Remember that a solid foundation is what makes a house last and can keep the cold and rain out for centuries.......not its walls and ceilings.

DG RECIPIENT OF THE DCA COMPOSING COMMISSION

I have been awarded a composing and performing commission from DCA by the Queens Council on the Arts. Pieces written for this project will be performed in 2007 at a location TBA.