Kim Plainfield

Kim Plainfield (March 24, 1954 – April 8, 2017)[1] was an American jazz drummer and author who has performed with Bill Connors and Pointer Sisters, among others.

Kim Plainfield
Born(1954-03-24)March 24, 1954
Berkeley, California, U.S.
DiedApril 9, 2017(2017-04-09) (aged 63)
Tomkins Cove, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums
Associated actsThe Pointer Sisters, Bill Connors, Mose Allison, Edgar Winter, Didier Lockwood, Jon Lucien
Websitekimplainfield.com

Biography

Born in the San Francisco Bay area, Plainfield moved from there to New York City in 1977, where he started his musical career with numerous show and studio recordings.[2]

From 2002 on, Plainfield was an Associate Professor of Drums and Percussion at Berklee College of Music.[3]

Several times a year he held workshops and lessons in Europe, e.g. in Switzerland and the Czech Republic.

Discography

Plainfield appeared as a Studio Musician in countless productions, such as w/ Pat Thrall, Adam Holzman, Mino Cinelu and Edgar Winter. Moreover, he released his own music.[4]

Books

Advanced Concepts - A Comprehensive Method for Developing Technique, Contemporary Styles and Rhythmical Concepts

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References
  1. "Home". Outreachmusic.org (in German). Retrieved 2017-04-14.
  2. "Kim Plainfield". Remo. Retrieved 2017-04-14.
  3. Plainfield at Berklee
  4. Plainfield Discography at CD Universe
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