From the
early age of 10, John began playing drums in African drum/dance ensembles. Studying and performing with Babatunde Olatunji's Center for African Culture in Harlem and performing in school bands, John gained notoriety, winning awards along the way. John's studies came to include tutelage with drum set luminaries Alan Nelson and Anthony Williams. In 1986 he began his professional career performing and recording as a session player in Honolulu, Hawaii. He
has worked with many artists since, among them Thievery Corporation, Poi Dog Pondering, Victor Krummenacher, Federico Aubele, Penelope Houston, and Benny Rietveld.  |  |