About
"Gil is a 19 year old drummer, born and bred in New York City.
Toured around the US at the age of 10 with “School of Rock the Musical”.
He has been rocking audiences around the globe with his keen sense of groove for several years. The Charlotte Observer states "Drummer Gilberto.… deliver(s) body-shaking rock that makes no excuses for age”.
“A Night in New York” features a collection of Rock, Jazz and Pop instrumental classics."
Gi is an up-and-coming drummer and multi-instrumentalist from New York City. Raised in a musical family with roots in the Caribbean and Italy, his artistry blends deep swing and a refined touch with a modern edge. Grounded in tradition yet driven by an exploration of sound and grooves, Gilberto has developed a distinctive voice in contemporary music.
He has performed and worked with a diverse array of esteemed artists, including bassists Lonnie Plaxico and Matt Garrison, saxophonist Tia Fuller, and guitarist Mark Whitfield. His talent has taken him to some of the world’s most prestigious stages, such as Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
In addition to his mastery of rhythm, Gilberto’s musical foundation is deeply academic; he trained as a classical percussionist at The Juilliard School’s Pre-College program and has worked under the baton of the celebrated conductor Gustavo Dudamel.
An active force on the NYC scene, Gilberto performs regularly with his own band at iconic venues including The Bitter End in Greenwich Village, ShapeShifter Lab in Brooklyn, and The Cutting Room. He continues to carve out his path, bringing a fresh and powerful energy to the global jazz landscape.
He is currently attending Berklee College of Music with a merit full scholarship and recently joined an Alternative Jazz band called "Cycle Sounds" that performs in Japan.