Daddy Funk is Simon Greenhill a Drummer and Latin Percussionist since 1976 working professionally in the UK and worldwide for over 15 years. He has a successful Drum Tuition practice in the UK, inspiring his students on Drum Kit and Congas.
Simon the DF is endorsed as an educator by Yamaha Drums and Zildjian Cymbals an association that was established in October 2005. He has a continually ongoing recording project "Signs of LIFE" which displays his extensive song writing and performing talents. Volumes 1 and 2 are available now while "3" is due for release Winter 2006.
While exquisite modern Jazz Duo and Trio work can be heard and bought on www.friendshipandrespect.com There is also his T-shirt and sweatshirt clothing range, featuring the iconic DF Logo as seen on this site.
Daddy Funk was well known in the UK as a member of the Funk Rock Band "Funkabubble" in the mid-90s gaining success with the single "Control"; the video for which had consistent airplay on MTV Europe. Co-founder of the Funk Band The Bird Tribe who became hugely successful touring extensively in the UK. Resident Percussionist for the high profile House Club "Maison" for 4 1/2 years.
Simon lives with his partner; Photographer "Panther Kitten" and his step children on the sunny South Coast of Britain.
DF in the Studio.
Daddy Funk hanging out with Billy Ward in
London, May 2006.
Both Players are Endorsed
by Trueline
Drumsticks.
Here is the NEWEST Daddy Funk Drum Video to be Uploaded on to YouTube.com & I’m SO PROUD OF IT!!!!!! >>>
As I said in the Previous Blog “Daddy Funk’s GREATEST Musical Influences. Part 1.”>>>
Ever since hearing Such INCREDIBLE JAZZ as “Weather Report”, “Miles Davis” & “The Pat Metheny Group” I haVe beeN Practicing HARD,
Listening to as MuCh GREAT Modern Jazz as I can get My HaNds oN,
Going to AS MANY HiGh Profile Jazz Concerts & Gigs with Panther Kitten AS I POSSIBLY CAN…………………so that I could become capable of IMPROVISING oN a Drum Set LIKE THIS! >>>>>>>>>
For Me GOOD JAZZ IMPROVISATION is about FEEL, DYNAMIC & STYLE! >>>
I Hope You are able to appreciate where I’m CoMing from, it’s taken Me MANY Years of LOVING Jazz Music & LOVING DRUMS & PERCUSSION to get to this PlaCe!!! >>>
I’m So Pleased I caN Share this with the World in the form of a CoOL VIDEO!
Not too long, but long enough.
Really nice camera angle..
and GREAT DRUMMING!!
Watching it you can really see your process of thoughts, and how you move on in a new direction from things.
absolute amazing!
your drum set looks great from that angle up in the sky!!
rich and krupa are looking down on you and they are proud!!!!
I love the way you use the ride for every bit of grooving.
good one!
$morgan$
Excellent solo!!
Not too long, but long enough.
Really nice camera angle..
and GREAT DRUMMING!!
Watching it you can really see your process of thoughts, and how you move on in a new direction from things.
Great solo!
sam
x
Comment by sam naylor — June 11, 2007 @ 2:34 pm
absolute amazing!
your drum set looks great from that angle up in the sky!!
rich and krupa are looking down on you and they are proud!!!!
I love the way you use the ride for every bit of grooving.
good one!
$morgan$
Comment by morgan — June 17, 2007 @ 9:08 pm