A great man always considers the timing before he acts - Chinese proverb.
Drums
Al Giordano has been performing in the Hudson Valley New York area since 1999.
Al is one of the top dance and wedding drummers in the Hudson Valley. He combines impeccable meter with
tasteful fills and grooves. His combined Jazz and Rock influenced style gives him a rare combination of
finesse and brute force pulsing beats. He can accomodate many styles of music from rock 'n roll, blues,
country, swing, latin, reggae, standards, to contemporary and Hip Hop. Al can currently be heard
providing the beats for the popular Hudson Valley Band - CloudNYne of which he is a founding member.
Vocals
He posseses a smooth, clear tenor voice to provide outstanding lead vocal ability. His vocal style is
well suited for standards, oldies, pop, and disco. His harmonization skills are what set's him apart
from other vocalists. He can slot is harmonies in complex 3 and 4 part harmonies with ease. He is
comfortable in front of house or drum/keyboard vocal positions.
Keyboards
Al has been playing keyboards for over 30 years. He has performed with the Shallows, the Hittmen, Men in Black,
and Tapped Out. He has studied Jazz Piano with Jeremy Baum who is currently on tour with Shemekia Copland.
His classic rock Hammond B3 style is similar to Steve Winwood. He also specializes in playing Brass, Sax,
and string keyboard parts.