Pedro Segundo

Pedro Segundo

Independent, Judith Owen, Kansas Smitty's House Band

Pedro grew up in Lisbon and was reared on an eclectic blend of gospel, classical, jazz and world music. All of these genres have spurred him on to his singularly unique approach to percussion, making him equally at home behind timpani, cajon, and drum kit.

Currently, he leads his own Solo Segundo and Segundo Stanley duo, while touring with Judith Owen alongside Leland Sklar, Kansas Smittys House Band, Julio Resende and recording film soundtracks.

Also: Ronnie Scotts house drummer, tours with Dennis Rollins, Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields with Sir Neville Marriner, Murray Perahia, and Joshua Bell.

Pedro Segundo'S SETUP:

  1. 14" A ZILDJIAN NEW BEAT HIHAT - TOP; 20" Kerope Ride
  2. 12"FX Spiral Stacker

* May be prototype

Pedro
Segundo's
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Pedro Segundo's
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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    I'm heavily inspired by classical music. There's so much to learn from it. As a drum kit player, when I zoom in on the timpani and percussion section, I get to understand the history of our instrument while listening to exquisite repertoire. Particularly Stravinsky and Britten.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Invest time in learning your craft while being patient. It's important to play with other musicians regardless of style in the early stages. By deepening your vocabulary, you'll see how much joy it will bring to you and other musicians around you.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    12"FX Spiral Stacker - I am particularly in awe of this cymbal because I haven't been using it as a stacker at all but as a free fall spiral trash. With Judith Owen I use it in crucial musical moments where I can: bow it, soft crescendo with my one finger or wack it explosively without being too much. Check it out!

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