Cliff Almond is an American drummer, session musician, and drum set educator. He is a long-time collaborator of jazz pianist Michel Camilo, having frequently appeared on Camilo's tours and recordings since joining his group at the age of 21.
Cliff Almond | |
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| Born | Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Website | www |
Based in New York City, Almond has built an accomplished career as a session musician, working with artists such as Wayne Krantz, Chris Potter, Patti LaBelle, The Manhattan Transfer, Michael Brecker, Mike Stern, and Terrence Blanchard. Almond also maintains a presence in Japan, where he has toured and recorded with high-profile artists including Quruli, Akiko Yano, and Hikaru Utada.
As an educator, Almond has held clinics internationally and maintains an educational website, Cliff Almond Masterclasses.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ "Cliff Almond". Zildjian. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Cliff Almond". Yamaha Corp. Retrieved February 23, 2024.