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I am an active freelance versatile drummer and percussionist in the Los Angeles area with a great passion for drumming, percussion and music in general. A key element of my approach to drumming is playing the right groove for the song.

I have recorded and performed live with numerous artists and bands throughout the years including Human Life Index, Zakir Hussain, Matt Bissonette, violinist James Sudakow, Jerk Parade, Shankar and Gingger, Jose Promis, cellist Jessica Catron, cellist Jen Kuhn, bassist Tim Emmons and many more. Most recently, I've played on electric violinist James Sudakow's new release, "Green", which has been getting great reviews and national airplay.

"Gaziel is a human metronome with precise timing and subtle finesse." Bernard Baur. Music Connection Magazine

"Green is a dramatic and exciting collection of instrumental songs that show just how scary a talent this violinist is. I for one would love to see him hook up with a hot guitarist and keyboard player, add in Gaziel and Bissonette, and you would have one of the most lethal fusion machines alive today. Frighteningly good..." Pete Pardo, Sea of Tranquility

"‘Welcome To’ is one of the better instrumental releases of 2007, hands down. It just doesn’t get any better, at least to me. Needless to say, it gets a high recommendation indeed! So what are you waiting for, go get this album today!!!" Ron Fuchs, ProgNaut.com