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Inspired by the “creative seating solution” composer Chad Floyd used when performing on hand drums in tight spaces, Chatterbox is aptly named and does a lot with a little. Utilizing a cajon, a set of bongos, and a set of congas, this medium-advanced solo is packed with a ton of musical interest. Just as the listener settles in with one tasty groove, an accent here or a melodic phrase there spins it off in an entirely different direction. Effectively and delightfully, this solo walks the line between what audiences expect from a concert solo and what they expect from a hand drum performance.

Equipment used in video ….
Pearl Elite Series congas, oak shells (11″, 11.75″)
Pearl Elite Series bongos, oak shells (7″, 9″)
AA Meinl Pickup Series cajon, birch
Remo Tucked Fiberskyn
Pearl All Fit bongo stand
Canon EOS 7D camera
Shure SM81LC overheads (cajon has a line out)
Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 Audio Interface
Pro Tools
Apple Macbook Pro