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Kalani is highly regarded as a performer, educator and drum circle facilitator. The principle clinician for Toca Hand Percussion, he travels extensively throughout the US and abroad and has performed over 300 percussion clinics for students of all ages. He has produced over nine instructional videos for a variety of percussion instruments and released three audio CDs of original music. Has performed and/or record with such music legends as Kenny Loggins, David Sanborn, Max Roach, Barry Manilow, Vic Damone, John Mayall, Chante Moore, Dr. John, Jeff Porcaro, Michael Kamen, and Melissa Manchester. He is the featured percussionist on the multi-platinum Yanni "Live at the Acropolis" video and CD. He performs residency workshops and clinics at the university level, teaching traditional music and instruments of Latin America, Brazil and West Africa as well as contemporary and original compositions. Kalani was a featured clinician at the 1996 and 1997 Percussive Arts Society International Conventions. He serves on the PAS World Percussion committee and is the world percussion chairman of the Health & Wellness committee. He also serves as a member of the International Association of Jazz Educators - World Percussion Resource Team. He is currently developing the definitive educational web site for drummers & percussionists.
www.kalanimusic.com
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