Paul Wertico
One of the most versatile and musical
drummers in music today, Paul Wertico became a member of the Pat Metheny
Group in 1983. During that time he appeared on ten CD's and three videos
with Pat, and has toured the world many times. Also during that time, he
won seven Grammy Awards, numerous magazine polls, and received several
gold records. Paul left the PMG in February of 2001.
When Paul is not touring, he
divides his time between studio work, producing, session playing, and
leading his own groups. Paul has played with such jazz greats as Eddie
Harris, Lee Konitz, Dave Liebman, Sam Rivers, Bob Mintzer, Terry Gibbs,
Buddy DeFranco, Roscoe Mitchell, Evan Parker, Jay McShann, Herbie Mann,
Randy Brecker, Jerry Goodman, Ramsey Lewis and many others.
"I use my Metrophones when I play both
live and in the studio, as well as when I practise and teach. They're
comfortable, they sound great, the isolation is fantastic and the metronome
function comes in so handy in all types of situations. They're really a
drummer's best friend!!!" |
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He's currently a member of both the Larry
Coryell Trio and the legendary Eastern European rock band, SBB. In
reviews, his playing has been compared to that of an "Impressionist
painter", while Paul has also been described as "an inspired madman" and
"a restless innovator." Paul was recently named one of the 2004
"Chicagoans of the Year" by the Chicago Tribune. |
