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Karl Sterling
- 48, Male
- Syracuse, NY & New York City
- United States
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- Hometown:
- Syracuse, NY & New York City
- About Me:
- Born in Ithaca, New York Karl has spent the majority of his life in the Syracuse, NY area. Having grown up in a musical household, it was a natural thing for Karl to take to music and drums, in particular. Both of Karl's parents attended the Ithaca College School of Music. Karl's father, Bob Sterling is a drummer, composer/arranger, and leader of several successful bands in the Central New York area for many years. His mother, Helen majored in vocal studies at Ithaca College and is also a talented pianist.
It was in 1970 when Karl was 9 years old that he first saw legendary drummer BuddyRich. At that very point he KNEW the drums were his instrument and started seriously studying and practicing. His first teacher was his father and after 4 years, at the age of 13, he started playing gigs with his dad's band. Karl also met and became friends with drummer Peter Erskine in 1972 at age 11. Peter had just graduated from high school and was on his first tour with the Stan Kenton Band. Karl and Peter have stayed in touch ever since.
Karl attended Onondaga Community College for 2 years majoring in music and studying percussion with John Barker. Karl has also studied drums with Danny D'Imperio, Joe Morello, Mike Melito, Wilby Fletcher, Mick Lewander, and Peter Erskine.
Over the years, Karl has had the good fortune to play with many wonderful musicians and bands in the Syracuse, Rochester, and New York City area's including; Ronnie Leigh, Nancy Kelly, Dino Losito, Jeff Palmer, Devin Garramone, Andy Calabrese, Rick Montalbano, Ron France, Bob DiBaudo, John Rohde, Mark Copani, Larry Arlotta, Mala Waldron, Steve Salerno, Miriam Sullivan, Classified, Eye Level, Moss, Prime Time, Seaflight, Diamond in the Rough, Dave Hanlon's Cookbook, John Puma, and many others.
Also an avid bicyclist, two summers ago Karl and his son, Nick bicycled over 1,700 miles in 14 days to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Check out the cool video of their arrival in Dallas along with trip photos below. You can also check out the trip site at: bicyclingforlife.org.
Arrival Video of Bike Ride from Syracuse, NY to Dallas, TX July, 2005
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Below are photo's of some of my favorite musicians and people:
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- Who is your favorite jazz artist
- More info to follow - there are SOOO many!
- Favorite Type of Jazz Music:
- I love so many types of music. When I was very young, I was introduced to several big bands, like Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson. When I was 12 years old, my life changed COMPLETELY when an English teach at school (Art Palmer) introduced me to the music of Billy Cobham and Return to Forever. Things never the same after that (THANK YOU, ART)!
From there I quickly branched out and discovered John McLaughlin, Miles, Trane, Weather Report, and the list goes on and on and on.
Currently, I've been listening a lot to the new Miroslav Vitous cd. I've also been listening to a new cd by a good friend of mine, Frank Briggs. His new cd "China Ranch" was just released and is INCREDIBLE. Some of the players on his cd include: Frank Gambale, Mitch Forman, Steve Weingart, and more! Go to Frank Briggs Site and check him out.
Another good friend of mine is Mike Melito. I've been listening to his cd "The Next Step." You have to check out Mike and buy his cd: Mike Melito. Mike is also one of my teachers.
Lastly, I'm on a HERBIE kick lately (and for about the last 35 years). Herbie is IT for me.
- Favorite Jazz Club:
- In Boston: Regatta Bar, Scullers, Ryles, Lily Pad
In New York City: Enzo's, The Jazz Standard, The Iridium, Lenox Lounge, Blue Note, Joe's Pub, Mo Pitkins, Vanguard, Birdland, 55 Bar, Zinc Bar, Zipper Factory
In Buffalo: The Tralf
In Syracuse: Al's Wine and Whiskey Lounge, Syracuse Suds Factory, Pastabilities
In Rochester: The Strath, Woodcliffe Lodge
In Washington D.C: Blues Alley
Chicago: Jazz Showcase
LA: Lava Lee, Baked Potato
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Karl Sterling's Blog
Hartwick College Summer Festival Jazz Director Needed (Oneonta, NY)
I just got word from my friend, Rob Hunt, that Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY is still looking for a Summer Festival Jazz Director. This could be an opportunity to make some money and have some fun for two weeks this summer. Summer Festival director Dr. Diane Paige will be reviewing applications for this position, and can describe the gig.
Her email is: paiged@hartwick.edu
Her phone is: 607-431-4585
Here are the basics:
July 13-26 Hartwick College Music Festival,… Continue
Her email is: paiged@hartwick.edu
Her phone is: 607-431-4585
Here are the basics:
July 13-26 Hartwick College Music Festival,… Continue
Posted on June 13, 2008 at 10:48am —
NEED A DRUMMER?
Am I stooping too low in posting a blog about this? I had two gigs fall through (June 13th and June 14th). If anyone needs a drummer for either of those dates, I'm available!
karlvsterling@yahoo.com
Thanks.................
karlvsterling@yahoo.com
Thanks.................
Posted on May 28, 2008 at 9:16pm —
Empire State AIDS Bicycle Ride!
On August 10, 2008, I will begin a seven day, 560-mile fundraising bicycle ride from Niagara Falls, NY to Robert Wagner Park in lower Manhattan to benefit Aids Community Resources. We will leave Niagara Falls at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10th and arrive in Manhattan at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16th for a closing ceremony overlooking the Statue of Liberty.
Aids Community Resources (ACR) is a wonderful, not-for-profit, community-based organization providing prevention, education, and support service… Continue
Aids Community Resources (ACR) is a wonderful, not-for-profit, community-based organization providing prevention, education, and support service… Continue
Posted on May 8, 2008 at 10:07pm —
Empire State AIDS Bicycle Ride!
On August 10, 2008, I will begin a seven day, 560-mile fundraising bicycle ride from Niagara Falls, NY to Robert Wagner Park in lower Manhattan to benefit Aids Community Resources. We will leave Niagara Falls at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10th and arrive in Manhattan at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16th for a closing ceremony overlooking the Statue of Liberty.
Aids Community Resources (ACR) is a wonderful, not-for-profit, community-based organization providing prevention, education, and support service… Continue
Aids Community Resources (ACR) is a wonderful, not-for-profit, community-based organization providing prevention, education, and support service… Continue
Posted on May 8, 2008 at 10:07pm —
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