Stix Bones

Stix’s career direction evolved when he entered college in Westchester, New York. He received a Bachelors Degree in Jazz Performance. While in school, he gigged with his professors in local restaurants, nursing homes, and elementary schools. Stix often returned to New York City to sit in at jam sessions. Creating a buzz for himself he was called to play open mic sessions and landed his first weekly gig at Indigo Blue with the Teddy B. Quartet.

During Stix’s last year in college he went on a European tour with NYC Poets The Vibe Khameleons. Stix gained great credibility there being the only musician performing with the group. A few months after his return to The States, Stix was introduced to Poetess Jessica Care Moore. Together they toured colleges across the country, performed in major New York City Venues, and featured at the world famous Apollo Theater. Stix continued to show his flexibility and professional skills by accompanying on stage artists such as Doug E. fresh, De La Soul, Mos Def, The Last Poets, Gil Scott Heron, and Q Tip of a tribe called Quest

Producer /Musician Michael Zager gave Stix his first recording session on his compilation album “In the Spirit” which featured Jazz legend Joe Williams. Stix continued to do session work with other producers but Hip Hop producers unfortunately only sampled old jazz and funk records for their drums. This influenced Stix to record “Bones Beats Vol. 1”.An acoustic drum album with over 30 patterns and sounds. The album sampled by some of the best producers in the industry.

Stix Bones who’s musical influences are a mix of Gospel, Hip Hop and Jazz musicians has built a respectable name amongst R&B, Jazz & Hip Hop artist and is credited as one of most talented drummers of our time.