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Frankie Palermo
Drum Set
I have been a Professional DrumSet Performer for 53 years (since age 15) and a Professional DrumSet Instructor for 49 years.
I started playing drums at the very young age of 5! I studied at The Chicago Drum School in downtown Chicago under Ernie Gadzos and Marshall Thompson for many years. I then continued studies with the world famous percussionist Bobby Christian. At age 15 I was accepted into the Chicago Federation of Musicians Union and began to work locally as a Professional Drummer in all types of musical situations through the Musicians Union.
After completing my studies, I continued to perform both locally and on the road. Some of the venues that I have performed at are The Newport in Miami Beach, The Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, Caesar’s Hotel in New Jersey, The Bop Shop in Chicago, Joe’s Be-Bop Cafe on Navy Pier in Chicago, The Green Mill in Chicago, Frankie’s Blue Room in Naperville and Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn and numerous Festivals and Concerts in Chicago and the surrounding Midwest. I currently still perform with my own band JAZZ CENTRAL and do freelance performances for other bands and acts of all musical styles. As a DrumSet Instructor I have taught on location at various studios in the Chicago area, virtually online, and in student homes. After 53 years of performing and after 49 years of teaching I am happy to say I’m I still at it and enjoying every minute of it!