Pat O'Donnell

Drummer/percussionist/composer/producer Pat O'Donnell has performed and or recorded with such diverse artists as Bob Mintzer, Danny Troob, Ian Finkel, Claudio Roditi, Morris Nanton, Ray Alexander, Lee Musiker and the Ed Palermo Big Band as well as with his own groups at major venues and festivals throught the United States. Pat has been featured in articles in Modern Drummer, Billboard and Musician magazines.

THE PAT O'DONNELL GROUP is an original Contemporary Jazz Quintet that features Mr. O'Donnell's original compositions performed by some of the best players in the NY area.The Pat O'Donnell Group has performed with some of the biggest names in Contemporary Jazz Including:
    • Tower of Power
    • David Benoit
    • The Rippingtons
    • Acoustic Alchemy
    • Gato Barbieri
    • Alex Bugnon
    • Peter White

Pat O'Donnell has also been active on the NY Broadway theatre scene as a percussionist and has performed in over 20 musicals including Dreamgirls, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Cats.

Mr. O'Donnell has produced music for film and television including music for animated features as well as Music for the NY Yankees.

Education
B.A. Education-New Jersey City University
M.A. Performance-Manhattan School of Music

Mr. O'Donnell has studied drums and percussion with the following notable percussionists:
Nick Cerrato, Justin DiCioccio, Freddy Waits, Jim Preiss, Chet Doboe and Russ Moy

Mr. O'Donnell is an active artist/clinician on drums and percussion for Yamaha Musical Instrument Corporation of America.