J. Billy Nazaire

J. Billy Nazaire

Luidji, Dadju , Jul and more

Billy “Billdrum” Nazaire was born in Paris on October 13th, 1986. He began playing drums at the age of 9 and joined the worship team of his local church at 12 where he developed his talent by playing all the rhythms that Gospel can bring together.
His biggest influences are gospel drummers such as Ray Bady, Marvin McQuitty, Calvin Roger, Thomas Pridgen, Christopher Kee, Georges “Spanky” McCurdy, Aarons Spears and more.
Although influenced by gospel, Billy grew up with other styles of music like hip hop, Rn’B, soul, Jazz, pop etc …
After his graduation, he joined the American School Of Modern Music where he developed his approach to Jazz and his musical theory.
Billy had the opportunity to play with artists such as Jul, Oxmo Puccino, Les Sages Postes de la Rue, Tal, De La Soul, Dadju etc …
He is currently on tour with a major french artist, Luidji.

J. Billy Nazaire'S SETUP:

  1. K Cluster crash 20’’
  2. K Sweet crash 20’’
  3. K Sweet HH 15’’
  4. K Sweet ride 21’’
  5. A Custom EFX splash 10’’
  6. FX China trash 18’’
  7. 2x A Custom EFX crash 20’’

* May be prototype

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    Today, definitly God first, He is the source of all my dreams, hope and strenght. But when I was younger, I've been inspired by so many cats like Marvin McQuitty, Ray Bady, Aaron Spears, Georges "Spanky" McCurdy, Gerarld Heyward, Mike Clemons.. And so many other!! It could take a week! lol

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    First think I should say to the next generation is really love what you do and do what you really love. It's so important. Then be patient and work hard on your dreams by staying focus on its and practice hard

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    A custom EFX 20'' K custom cluster crash 20" Combo : A custom EFX 10 / Oriental china 10

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