BIO:

Jason S. Gittinger is one of Detroit's most versatile studio and live drummer/percussionists.

He has performed extensively in popular, jazz and classical circles. A graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Mr. Gittinger has studied with some of the drumming community's most notable teachers including: Robert Breithaupt, Ed Soph, Steve Houghton, Jeff Hamilton and Dave Weckl.

Mr. Gittinger has recorded extensively in a variety of styles and has also been heard on advertising campaigns for companies such as Cadillac and Mazda. International performances and tours have taken him to countries such as Italy, France, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, and Spain.

He teaches drums and percussion to select private students in Warren, Michigan. He frequently gives clinics and has also published articles: most notably "Amusement Park Drumming" in the November 2000 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine.





RECENT GIGS AND CREDITS:
This is by no means a comprehensive list.

The MEGA 80's
Kevin Bacon and The Bacon Brothers
Rockpointe Community Church
The Brothers Groove
The Detroit Institute of Arts: FASH BASH
Skyline and the Back Street Horns
LUCAS
The Michael Carney Orchestra
Yanev
Bill Engelman and TBA
Debbie Tedrick
The Motor City Brass Quintet
St. Mary's Parish Milford
Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones
Blackman and Arnold
Kensington Community Church
Kurt Kunzat
Al Hill and the Love Butlers
GEM Theater - Patsy Cline
Segulah Orchestra
Thornetta Davis
Blue Dog
Rochester Symphony
Lutheran Church of the Master
Bon Temps Roulle
Black Beauty
Mood Indigo
The Tartarsauce Traditional Jazz Band
Assumption Grotto Orchestra
Shelia Landis
Rick Matle
Moose and Da' Sharks
Tom Ploeger Orchestra
Bill Meyer Orchestra
Wayne State University Jazz Lab
Brassworks Big Band
Scott Gwinell Jazz Orchestra
Gary Kwek and 10 Angry Men
Jocelyn B, Detroit Street Players
Paul Ventimiglia
Janice Franco
Larry Fratangelo
Del and Company
Alternative to Bingo Band
Sugarfoot
Whetstone
Grosse Pointe South High School
Max Pellicano
The Great Pretenders
Rhythm and Rain
The Warren Commission
Ten Angry Men
Rare Blend
Orchard Lake Middle School
The Dick Jergens Orchestra

REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ACTS PERFORMED WITH:
The Bacon Brothers
John Fedchock
Jack Schantz
Arturo Sandoval
Chris Vadala
Byron Stripling
The Marvellettes
The Coasters
Little Eva
The Nite Owlz
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Johnnie Bassett
Marcus Belgrave
Jimmy Dillon

PRODUCTION HOUSES WORKED WITH:
Detroit Music and Sound Design
Gene Michael Productions
Brad Music - Cadillac, Mazda, Shopko
Harmonie Park Creative Group - Sweet Georgia Brown's
Northcoast Productions - BW3
DMS Productions
DA Recordings
Sunrise Music
Thrilla Park Studios
Musicol Recordings
Mixworld
Coil
Animated Noise

FESTIVALS PERFORMED AT:
Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival
Birmingham Jazz Festival
Pontiac Arts, Beats, and Eats
Dearborn Arts Festival
Columbus Jazz and Ribs Festival
Coyle Music Jazz Festival
Grove City Jazz Festival
Aquinas Jazz Festival
Elmhurst Jazz Festival
Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Marion Popcorn Festival

INTERNATIONAL TOURS:
Italy
France
Germany
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Canada

PUBLICATIONS:
Modern Drummer
November 2000
"Amusement Park Drumming"

PRIVATE MUSIC STUDIES:
Dave Weckl, Steve Houghton, Ed Soph, Bob Breithaupt, Guy Remonko, Tommy Aldridge, Dave Taylor, Jeff Hamilton, Joe Ong, Jim Ed Cobbs, Steve Dodge, Eric Paton, Mike Richards, Dave Schmalenberger
Capital University, Wayne State University - Jazz Studies Degree

RECENT RECORDINGS:
The Gittinger Group - Solitary
Shelia Landis/Rick Matle - Where Jazz Lives
The Brothers Groove - Funky Santa
Al Hill and the Love Butlers - Upcoming Release
Brett Lucas - Upcoming Release
Tim Marks - Nashville Songwriting Portfolio
Bill Engleman - Upcoming Release
Sherry Gittinger - Upcoming Release
Colton Weatherston - Upcoming Releases
Brett Lucas and LUCAS - Upcoming Release


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