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Drummer/percussionist Greg C. Holloway is a native of Washington,
D.C. where he received an undergraduate degree in Music Education and
Percussion Performance from Howard University (1980). He also participated in
the Jazz Studies summer program at Eastman School of Music. Greg later pursued
Masters in Education with an emphasis in Jazz Drumming/Percussion Methodology
and Masters in Science (Counseling Psychology) from University of LaVerne in
Southern California.
Greg has
returned to the Metropolitan area after completing a career in various
prestigious Air Force Field Bands. While in the Air Force, Greg advanced to
percussion section leader, Musical Director and leader of Jazz Ensembles, Rock
Bands and various trios. These groups have backed major performers that
appeared on national television and radio shows. Before transitioning to the
civilian sector, Greg was instrumental in developing the percussion-training
standard for Air Force Field Band Percussion and produced the CD "Midnight Sun"
which features Ellington alumnus Freda Payne.
As a civilian, Greg
has performed with Hank Jones, Freda Payne, Carl Fontanna, Rob McConnell, Chuck
Israel, Jim Pugh, Gene Bertincinni, Maguire Sisters, Blackstone the Magician,
Sheri Lewis, Bruce Conti, Rich Little, sista Monica Parker, Aretha Franklin,
Jimmy Heath, Master Chorale of Washington DC, Nena Freelon and Vanessa Rubin.
He has also played various shows in Palm Springs and served as Timpanist with
the Anchorage Symphony 1993 - 1995 seasons. Recently he performed with Mary
Wilson, Linda Clifford and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. His latest
recordings are "Turns" and "Midnight Sun" on the G-Bop label.
Greg endorses
Istanbul Mehmet Cymbals, REMO Drum Heads, Ayotte Snares (Jazz Only), Vic Firth
Sticks and Mallets. He is also a member of the Pearl Drums regional drum set
artist and Vic Firth Education Team.
Greg is currently the
staff drummer/percussionist for Metro Stage, performs at various venues in the
Metro area and is Director of Percussion at Flint High School. Greg has
recently joined the adjunct jazz faculty at American University. Greg is also
available for lessons, Pyramid Percussion
Studio and performances. Tel/Fax: (301) 583-7800.
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