Ollie Usiskin is originally from London, UK. He grew up playing in
Rock Bands at school. He started playing the Drums aged 12 years.
Later went to Study At Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA
& also Drummers Collective in New York. His past Teachers
include
such greats as Alan Dawson (Teacher for Tony Williams, Vinnie
Colaiuta & Steve Smith) & Kim Plainfield (Drummer for
Tania Maria).
He then began playing Jazz Gigs with a Rock Edge.
Ollie has Recorded & performed with many Artists including
Actor Christopher Lee, Singer ian Shaw, Producer Richard Niles
& jazz Greats
including Saxman Jean Toussaint, Bassist Mike Pope, Guitarist Jim
Mullen & Singer Mitch Winehouse.
Ollie's influences include The late Tony Williams & Elvin
Jones, Jack Dejohnette, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Dennis
Chambers, Chad Wackerman, Bill
Stewart, John Bonham, Les Binks & the Music of Wayne Krantz
,John Scofield & Led Zeppelin.