...1956
My musical ears started developing at birth. My dad, Al Germansky, was a
professional drummer and teacher playing at venues around the globe. He played
for Presidents, on records, on TV, with renowned musicians and served as mentor
to hundreds of drummers -- a true drummer's drummer.
...1962
So, I was surrounded by all sorts
of music and was fortunate to start formal lessons with my dad at the age of 6.
My love for jazz started early; I studied Bird, Dizzy, Duke, Monk, & Trane while my
friends were listening to The Dead and The Beatles.
...1968
My entree into the music business
started while I was 8 accompanying my father to the NYC Local 802 musicians'
union where music jobs were traded like baseball cards. In Jr. high school
my repertoire grew during my tenure as the band boy for one of the club date
bands my father often played with.
...1971
At 15 years old I started teaching
drums in the Al Germansky Drum School, at student's homes, and in a music
store. My first professional gig was at the age of 13 with my local garage
band (with David Jaffe on bass). I started playing steady gigs at 16
(thanks
mom for driving me around).
I've since played mostly in the NY/NJ metropolitan area with some gigs on the road: weddings, bar mitzvahs, clubs, a few record dates, small ensembles, big bands, shows.
...1974
Throughout my K-12 school years I
played classical percussion in a variety of orchestras: All City, Regional, NJ
Jr. Symphony, All State Bands & Orchestras. I was the drummer in the first All State College Jazz Band in
NJ, etc.
Now...
I am actively performing with a variety of
musical groups and teaching students: more found
here.