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Stephen Asamoah-Duah London Drum Show Part 3 StephenADJR 363 views This is me on the main stage at London Drum Show playing 'Believer' by Mary Mary
Stephen Asamoah-Duah London Drum Show Part 2 StephenADJR 327 views This is me on the main stage at London Drum Show playing 'Believer' by Mary Mary
Stephen Asamoah-Duah London Drum Show Part 1 StephenADJR 497 views This is me playing a track called 'Finding Forever' which was writtien by an artist called Lekan Shobiyi
Stephen Asamoah Playing Wave Your Banner By Kierra Sheard !.wmv StephenADJR 373 views This Is Me Playing Wave Your Banner By Kierra Sheard On The Gavin Harrison Tour !
Wanna Be Startin Somethin Gavin Tour StephenADJR 346 views
Black or White Gavin Tour StephenADJR 221 views
Rock With You Gavin Tour StephenADJR 443 views
Stephen Asamoah-Duah on Gavin Harrison Tour Part 1 StephenADJR 2,289 views This Is Me Doing A Tribute To Michael Jackson On The Gavin Harrison Tour Starting With Man In The Mirror ! Let Me Know What You Think !
Announcing The Winner At Young Drummer Of The Year Finals 2011 ! StephenADJR 1,261 views The Winner Being Announced ;) Facebook: Stephen Asamoah-Duah Twitter: @DrummerboySJ Email: stephenadjr@hotmail.co.uk
Young Drummer Of The Year 2011 Finals ! StephenADJR 20,279 views My Performance At The Young Drummer Of The Year 2011 Finals ¬ Facebook: Stephen Asamoah-Duah Twitter: @DrummerboySJ Email: stephenadjr@hotmail.co.uk

About Stephen

I Am A Young Up And Coming Drummer Who Lives In London. I Have Started To Progress More As A Professional Drummer By Gigging Practising And Rehearsing. My Main Styles Of Music Are Gospel,R'N'B,And Funk. I Am Currently Playing For An Artist,3 Churches,My School Jazz Band,And My Own Band. I Am Endorsed With Zawmar Drumsticks And I Thank Them For Blessing Me. I Know My Talent Comes From The Almighty God So All The Drumming I Do I Do It To The Praise And Glory Of His Name.
If You Need A Drummer Just Send Me A Email On: stephenadjr@hotmail.co.uk
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Mar 7, 2008

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Award-winning drummer Stephen Asamoah-Duah is a 14 year old drummer from Edmonton in North London. Stephen began playing the drums at the age of two. Stephen's drumming talent was discovered when he began hitting on his mother's pots and pans and the furniture in the house. When Stephen reached the age of 3 he was given a drum kit for Christmas. Within two to three weeks the drum kit was torn. Like any other 3 year old would do, Stephen asked for another drum kit. This time his father bought him a junior 5-piece kit which lasted much longer. As Stephen began to grow a bit more, musicians in his local church began to see his talent for playing the drums. They wanted to nurture him into playing drums in the correct way which will open doors and make ways for him in the future. When Stephen was 7 years old, that is when he decided drums is what he wanted to do in the future. He was called by his father to play at church for a service in the evening because the drummer can not make it. Nobody knew that Stephen had such a talent bundled inside him. Since then, Stephen had more opportunities to play the drums. When he reached the age of 11, he had the chance to play at the Westminster Central Hall. He played with his church band in front of about 2,000 people. The following year Stephen went on to join St.Ignatius College. The music department of the school instantly caught on to Stephen's talent. The head of the Jazz Band (Nicholas Bottini) took a deep interest in Stephen and wanted to put him at the best of his game. Stephen joined the Jazz band which led him to play in places such as Westminster Cathedral and The Cheltenham Jazz Festival. The school competed in the 'Yamaha Jazz Experience' competition and Stephen's school reached the final which led them to play at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Sadly Stephen's school did not win this competition, but Stephen was pointed as one of the most talented musicians who were playing. What Stephen did not know was that after the festival, two of the judges who were there (Julian Joseph and Lianne Carroll) had nominated Stephen for the 'Pat Crumley Award.' This award was for young jazz musicians who people felt that they had a future in having a big musical career in years to come. This award led Stephen to win £1,000 and also to play at the 606 Jazz Club in Chelsea with Lianne Carroll, Julian Joseph, Steve Pearce,and Steve Rubie. Local newspapers have contacted Stephen's school and Stephen's promotional team to get a hold of him to write a story. In 2010 Stephen entered the UK Young Drummer Of The Year competition, which saw a huge number of drummers from across UK and Ireland. Stephen was lucky enough to reach the top 40 but sadly did not make it to the top 10. In 2011 Stephen decided to enter the
competition again. He reached the top 40 and also reached the top 10. Stephen then went on to win this competition. Stephen says "Winning this competition has started me off in the correct way. Drums is what I want to do and nothing else." There is no doubt that we will be hearing from Stephen in the near future. His influences include: Teddy Campbell, Aaron Spears, Calvin Rodgers, Benny Greb, Jonathan Ginger
Hamilton, Paco Sery, Dave Weckl and many more. Stephen is playing drums for: One Sound, Smooth Elements Jazz Band, JoJo C, ADNW and also doing a lot of session work here and there..

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