Biography
Jazz drummer Terry O’Mahoney has appeared with such jazz greats as saxophonists Phil Woods, Bud Shank, Jimmy Heath, George Garzone, Tom Scott, and Jerry Bergonzi; pianists James Williams and Oliver Jones; guitarists Mike Stern, John Abercrombie, Gene Bertoncini, Ed Bickert, and Lorne Lofsky; trumpeters Randy Brecker, Marvin Stamm and Terell Strafford; trombonist Curtis Fuller and Wycliffe Gordon; and bassists Dave Young, Larry Grenadier and John Clayton. He performs regionally with Harry Pickens, Hora Certa (Brazilian jazz ensemble), Dave Clark, Don Krekel Orchestra, the Louisville Orchestra, Ron Jones, Blue Wisp Big Band, as well as the PNC Broadway Series at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts (touring Broadway musicals), the Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Opera, and the Louisville Master Chorale. His education includes studies with jazz great Jeff Hamilton, a B.M.Ed. from the University of Louisville (KY) and a Master’s degree from the University of Miami (FL). He endorses Crescent cymbals and Vic Firth drumsticks. He also was a Professor of Jazz Studies from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia (Canada), where he performed with Symphony Nova Scotia (Halifax, Nova Scotia), numerous jazz festivals, performed masterclasses and adjudicated music festivals.
Research Interests
Motivic Drumset Soloing. Published by Hal Leonard. Drumset method book focusing on jazz drumset solo improvisation techniques and concepts.
Jazz Drumming Transitions. Published by Hal Leonard. Drumset method book focusing on switching between styles in a jazz context (e.g. swing to mambo, bossa to swing, etc.) and advanced big band drum chart reading.
100 Essential Drumset Lessons. Published by Hal Leonard. Drumset method book covering a wide variety of drumset topics including rock/jazz/country/world music rhythmic patterns, soloing, brush playing, odd meters. beginning/intermediate/ advanced soloing concepts, and big band reading charts.
Degrees and Certifications
University of Louisville
University of Miami