BIOGRAPHY
"George Krethlow Shaw’s technical skill, imagination and creative use of ideas has given our band an impact that would be impossible to replace" . Dan Goldstone, Guitarist RAZ
“George Krethlow Shaw is a professional drummer capable of performing a variety of genres. His ability to adapt to both covers and composition in original bands have proven his skills as a session drummer. He is not only reliable, on time, and easy to work with, but also has shown creative versatility in tracks such as ‘AMC’ ‘Lala Bye’, ‘Inside In Vain’ and many more compositions with his band RAZ. Pera, Bassist - Raz
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George Krethlow Shaw developed a love of drums and all things percussion from the age of 11, first cutting his teeth on punk, pop and rock and then developing his love of improvisation, funk and jazz. Known for being creative, reliable, flexible and with a high technical skill level George has studied drums full time at music college since the age of 16. In 2018 George achieved a First Class, BA (Hons) Popular Music, Degree at UCC (Essex University) specialising in the area of performance both live and in the studio.
Along the way George’s own creative approach to playing the drums has been influenced by artists: Joe Morello, Benny Greb, Jojo Mayer, Nate Smith and Ash Soan as well as Anton Eger of Phronesis.
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George's eclectic style enables him to not only write and create original music with his instrumental band RAZ (Jazz, Funk, Rock, fusion) (reaching the finals of Essex Undiscovered 2017) and on an individual basis, but also to work: in the recording studio, live as a session musician, on short film work, cover bands (First principles, Winning the KLC factor competition 2019) and writing with singer song writers (Poppy Scarlett).
George has performed at numerous venues and Festivals, such as; The Colchester Arts Centre Jazz club, The Brewhouse Colchester, Luna in Leytonstone East London, Number Six bar Camden, Smoke house Ipswich, Smoke and Fire festival, Kelvedon Community festival etc.
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Currently based in Essex with easy access to London it is George’s aim to provide peace of mind to those musicians needing:
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online session work
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studio sessions
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live performance
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composition.
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Details of fees charged on Application.
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Artists George has worked with include:
Poppy Scarlett (Singer, song writer)
Beth Marie (Singer, song writer)
Ben Watson (Guitarist/composer)
Dan Mailer (Session Bassist, Composer)
Dan Webster (Film music composer)
Pera Frank (Bass player/Composer)
Dan Goldstone (Guitarist/Composer)
KB Smith (Rapper)
Adam Churchill (Blues/Jazz Guitarist)
Leyline Pass (Band)
Andy Crazz (Guitarist)
First principles (Cover Band)
Joe Church (Song writer)
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