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Oceanside drummer Duncan Moore was born in Des Moines, Iowa and began learning the instrument at the age of 8. Percussion studies continued through high school and led him to the University of Iowa, where he majored in music and played with local jazz groups before moving to San Diego in 1977.
Since that move Moore has become the "first-call" drummer for dozens of local artists, and a veritable "who's-who" of big-name traveling jazz musicians--including saxophonists Art Pepper, Joe Farrell, Gerald Albright, pianists Billy Childs, Mike Garson and Geoffrey Keezer.
Versatility is one of the qualities that keeps Moore's number on everybody's speed-dial. He doesn't just play jazz, he's also an accomplished pop musician who's kept time for the acoustic-folk trio America, country-popster Billy Ray Cyrus and Australian rockers, the Little River Band.
Locally, he's primarily involved with several Peter Sprague ensembles and Mark Dresser's Quintet. In addition to mentoring private students, Moore teaches the drum-set at Mira Costa College.
A prolific studio musician, Moore has appeared on well over 100 albums, including "Mill Creek Road", by the Geoffrey Keezer / Peter Sprague Band, a 2011 release.
You can catch Moore in action on Sunday, June 12, propelling the Irving Flores group's tribute to Chick Corea. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m.
photo by Anthony Cecena
Oceanside drummer Duncan Moore was born in Des Moines, Iowa and began learning the instrument at the age of 8. Percussion studies continued through high school and led him to the University of Iowa, where he majored in music and played with local jazz groups before moving to San Diego in 1977.
Since that move Moore has become the "first-call" drummer for dozens of local artists, and a veritable "who's-who" of big-name traveling jazz musicians--including saxophonists Art Pepper, Joe Farrell, Gerald Albright, pianists Billy Childs, Mike Garson and Geoffrey Keezer.
Versatility is one of the qualities that keeps Moore's number on everybody's speed-dial. He doesn't just play jazz, he's also an accomplished pop musician who's kept time for the acoustic-folk trio America, country-popster Billy Ray Cyrus and Australian rockers, the Little River Band.
Locally, he's primarily involved with several Peter Sprague ensembles and Mark Dresser's Quintet. In addition to mentoring private students, Moore teaches the drum-set at Mira Costa College.
A prolific studio musician, Moore has appeared on well over 100 albums, including "Mill Creek Road", by the Geoffrey Keezer / Peter Sprague Band, a 2011 release.
You can catch Moore in action on Sunday, June 12, propelling the Irving Flores group's tribute to Chick Corea. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m.
photo by Anthony Cecena