Christian Finger

"...Finger's percussion is masterful, always providing the perfect touch". -Ken Dryden, NYCJR Feb. 2020. Christian Finger is an award winning drummer who has played and recorded with some of the world’s most famous musicians. Working in a wide variety of fields, Christian’s versatility shows in countless musical styles. His resume includes performances, tours and recordings with the following musicians: Lee Konitz (featured on CD ”Balance”), R.Alessi, J. Ballard, Dave Kikoski, Harvie S, J. Goldsby; R. Perry, V. Neselovskyi (both also featured on CD “Merge Into Beauty”), Z. Brock (on new CD 'Ananda'), D. McCasslin, S. Clark, R. Lossing, R. Wilson, D. Tepfer, S. Bauer, T. Armacost, Chris Baccas, Nate Radley, Grant Stewart, Allen Ferber, Mike Nock, Mark Issacs, Matt McMahon, Achim Kaufmann, Frank Wunsch, Matthias Nadolny, Gerd Dudeck, Lotte Anker, Gunnar Pluemer, Hans Wanning, Frank Wingold and many more. He is also the Co - leader of the IN Trio feat the Bass legend Harvie S and Saxophonist Tim Armacost; their CDs "Defining Moment", "Cascade" and "Sizzle"getting rave reviews. Born and raised in Germany to an artistic family, Christian started early on the drum set and piano and became known as a child protégée at the local music conservatory, Musikhochschule Dortmund. He continued studying drums in Germany, USA and the Netherlands, and after receiving his BA and MA Degrees, he worked as a freelance musician in Jazz & Pop Music, and at major Theater/Musical productions throughout Europe. That led to features on WDR TV (Germany’s biggest station) and at several radio stations. Christian also founded, drummed and composed for the award winning band “Once in Lifetime”. With this quartet and other bands he performed at major Jazz festivals in Europe. He then also released his first solo album, “Balance”... New CD Ananda featuring stellar cast like Jeff Ballard (in a rare drum duo), Dave Stryker (guitar), Vadim Neselovskyi (piano), Z. Brock (violin) a.o. Specialties: Playing Music, composing, teaching, zen, living life www.christianfinger www.nydrumschool.com "...loves to teach and it shoes." Student Mike D. 5 Star Rating on Google and Yelp for NY Drum School See nydrumschool.com for more quotes from students.