Drums
Cliff Almond is a Professional Drummer who resides in New York City.
Cliff Grew up in San Diego California in a family of classical musicians. By the age of 15 Cliff was quite active in the local music scene in San Diego.
At the age of 18 Cliff attended Musicians Institute in Hollywood California. At the age of 19 Cliff began teaching periodically at Musicians Institute and corresponding with then Chick Corea drummer Dave Weckl. Weckl heard Cliff play at a drum clinic sound check and recommended Cliff to Pianist Michel Camilo. Cliff landed the Camilo gig in New York and moved to the city when he was 21 years old. Since this time Cliff has had an extensive career as a recording drummer and live performer, as well as featured Clinician and producer and collaborator.
The roster of musicians Cliff has performed/recorded with over the years includes such artists as Anthony Jackson, Will Lee, Jeff Berlin, Jimmy Johnson, Bunnie Brunell, John Pattitucci, Mike Stern, Tonino Horta, Michael Brecker, Chris Potter, Ronnie Cuber, Paquito D’Rivera, Dave Valentine, Lew Soloff, John Faddis, Clark Terry, Terrance Blanchard, Manhattan Jazz Quitntet, Akiko Yano, Hikaru Utada, Quruli, Billy Childs, Michel Camilo, The Manhattan Transfer, Celia Cruz, Trey Anestasio, Tito Puente, Alex Acuna, Giovanni Hildago, Eddie Palmieri, Wayne Krantz, Alex Acuna, and Others.
Cliff Almond is an endorser of Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks Evans Drumheads and Dʼaddario Products. Cliff can be found online at Cliffalmond.com and Cliffalmondmasterclasses.com.
