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About Paul Wertico
Hometown
Chicago, IL, United States
Born
January 5, 1953
Genre
Jazz
Self-taught drummer Paul Wertico has played professionally since he was 15 years old, but came into prominence when Pat Metheny recruited him to his band in 1983. He remained with Metheny throughout the '80s and '90s before joining the European rock group SBB. Wertico also co-led Spontaneous Composition and Earwax Control, and led his own outfits, Strapagander, Quintet Thing, and Trio New. He has worked with numerous jazz and pop musicians, notably Lester Bowie, Lee Konitz, and Kurt Elling. He is also a sought-after teacher and clinician, and has made influential instructional videos.
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