kev707

New York, NY, USA

Born in Cleveland,Ohio, Kevin’s earliest musical influences were jazz greats like John Coltrane and Miles Davis. At a young age, he took drum lessons and played clarinet in junior high. In college, Kevin pursued music while attending the University of Cincinnati. Later, he decided to relocate to New York City in May of 1979. It was here that Kevin continued to study with master drummers Michael Carvin and Jim Payne. He has worked with Cecil Bridgewater, Tony Cedras, Me'Shell N'Degeocello, actor Mario VanPeebles, Alvin Slaughter, Mark Ledford, the Black Rock Coalition Orchestra w/guitarist Vernon Reid, Bill White, Michael Osborn, Arturo O'Farrill, Lafayette Harris, Dave Anderson, various Broadway/Off-Broadway productions and the multi-Grammy-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. In addition, Kevin has recorded and composed music for television and film. He has shared the stage with the O'Jays, Marion Meadows, Phil Perry, Pieces of a Dream, Bobby Sanabria, Stephanie Mills and Take 6.