Pat Petrillo

Taste and versatility, combined with phenomenal technique and a smooth style are the ingredients that make Pat a unique, and in - demand drummer..

He performs and records with jazz guitarist Ed Hamilton, as well as the popular singer/songwriter Glen Burtnik...

Pat is also a sub for the Broadway show "Footloose".. Over the years, Pat has played the most recent Broadway productions of "Grease", and "A Chorus Line", as well as recently completing the national tour of the Broadway show "Dreamgirls"...

He has also backed the legendary Patti LaBelle in concert, as well as Patty Smythe, Phoebe Snowe, and many others...

His debut CD release "Hittin'" is a great example of Pat's unique ability to create great parts, and play numerous styles with conviction. This compilation of new, and previously recorded material highlights Pat's session artistry, and showcases his many musical influences..Check out the sound clips section for a taste!!

Pat's education is vast, holding both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Music from Morehead State University in Kentucky where he studied with Frank Oddis. He continued his study at Drummers Collective in New York City where he studied world music with the late Frank Malabe for many years. Pat later taught at the Collective, and filmed an instructional video "Snare Drum Rudiments" for Warner Bros. (see On Video)