DRUM CHALLENGE ASIA 2008

[12 & Under Finalists] [19 & Under Finalists] [20 & Above Finalists] [Percussion Duo Finalists] [Judges]

Judges

 
Jimmy Lee
Singapore's very own veteran drummer, Jimmy Lee, hardly needs any introduction. Jimmy was schooled at the Drummers' Collective in New York and has more than thirty years' experience as a drummer for studio sessions and live concerts. Till date, Jimmy has recorded and/or performed live with artists such as Sally Yeh, The Wynners (Hong Kong Top band), Eric Moo, Chang Hui Mei, Stephanie Sun, Dick Lee and many more. Currently, Jimmy teaches drums at School of Music Clef and gives private lessons as well.

 
Tony Zee
Tony started his music career in 1968 with local '60s pop band Trailers. In 1973, he studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music and has since gathered a long and illustrious career as a drum educator and a showbiz drummer for more than 30 years. Artists Tony has worked with include Francis Yip, Anita Sarawak, Dick Lee, Tracey Huang and many more. Today, Tony is still a much sought after musician, performing regularly with MDC, EMI recording artiste Claressa Monteiro and continues to share his knowledge with young aspiring drummers.


 
Mohamed Noor
Mohamed Noor began his music career playing percussion at the age of five. Known as a versatile percussionist and drummer around Asia, Mohamed has performed in many music festivals around the world and has work with great international musicians like Randy Crawford, Eric Mariental, Rani Singam, David Bowie, Robbie Williams, Jacky Cheung, Jeremy Monteiro and drummers like Dennis Chambers, JR Robinson, Akira Jumbo, Manu Katche and many more. In addition, Mohamed is a founding member of Singapore’s premiere world music band named Tribal Tide and is actively promoting percussion in Singapore and around the region.

 
Alvin Tan
Officially picking up drumming at the age of 16, Alvin decided to go into professional drumming fulltime at 19. After 6 years of constant gigging, Alvin decided to pursue formal music studies in Melbourne, Australia. Over the four years in Melbourne, Alvin taught as a music instructor in two local schools and was also the band leader for a local jazz/electronica band for two years. With extensive playing experience in various styles like pop, rock, funk, blues, Latin and jazz with many professionals from Singapore and Australia, Alvin seeks to spread his personal philosophy in music: Love it, live it, and most of all, share it.

 
Gilbert Rolan Nogales
For those who attended last year's Singapore Drum Fest, you would recongise Gilbert as he is none other than the grand champion of Singapore Drum Fest 2007. As a professional session drummer and percussionist, Gilbert has played on various TV shows back in the Philippines and has drummed for for artists such as Mike Hanopol and top local artists in Singapore.