Steve Fidyk

Steve Fidyk

Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, Jack Wilkins Quartet, Walt Weiskopf Quartet, U.S. Army Blues Big Band

Steve Fidyk currently performs original, improvisational music with small groups led by guitarist Jack Wilkins and tenor saxophonist Walt Weiskopf. He is a member of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, a big band led by trumpeter Terell Stafford, and for more than 21 years was the drummer and featured soloist with The Army Blues Big Band. During his tenure with The Army Blues, Fidyk performed for seven U.S. Presidents, numerous dignitaries, and traveled throughout the Middle East supporting the troops during a USO Holiday Tour.

As an educator, he is the Chairman of the Drum Set Department at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. He also serves on the jazz faculty at Temple University, the University of Maryland, College Park, and as an educational consultant for Jazz at Lincoln Center's Essentially Ellington Program.

Steve Fidyk'S SETUP:

  1. 1. A0133 2. K0904 3. KR20R 4. A0227 5. 20" A Swish Knocker

* May be prototype

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Steve Fidyk's
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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    Composing and performing original music with experienced musicians that listen and contribute to the musical conversation is always inspiring. Working in a variety of musical settings, with little or no rehearsal is also very challenging and liberating.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Continue to "grind" daily by working hard on your fundamentals of sound and endurance. Focus your attention on the details, be patient with your progress, and go make the music that inspires you.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    I like the musical blend that a 20" A Thin Crash and a 20" Kerope provide. These two ride cymbals, paired with 14" New Beat Hi Hats are musically flexible for all styles of playing.

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