Jeff MacPherson

Jeff MacPherson

Jeff MacPherson

Frozen

Jeff MacPherson

Frozen

Country:   United States Category:   DRUMSET ARTISTS

Overview

Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, Jeff MacPherson has been touring the U.S. for the last nineteen years with Broadway musicals such as, Mamma Mia, Billy Elliot, The Book of Mormon, and currently, Frozen. Between tours he was a sub on the Toronto production of Rock of Ages.

 

Before moving to the U.S. Jeff was a mainstay on the Toronto rock club circuit and studio scene. He has also toured with many Canadian recording acts and been awarded double platinum, platinum, and gold records for his work with Charlie Major. He has appeared on the Juno Awards (Canada’s Grammy Awards) and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

 

Jeff holds degrees in music from St. Francis Xavier University and McGill University.

 

When he’s not behind the drums he’s usually riding his bike. He has cycled all through the United States, Canada, Mexico, and France.

 

Asked why he plays Pearl drums, Jeff says, "My first professional level drums were an all-maple, 6-ply set of Pearl drums that I got when I was 14. And I’ve played Pearl drums ever since. They were the best drums then, and they’re the best drums now."

 

Jeff's been playing the drums for 43 years. As to what keeps him motivated, he has this to say, "I'm always striving to play better than the day before; to play like it's the last time I'll ever get to play drums. The challenge of going for something you're not quite sure you will make - whether it's a difficult fill or a dynamic and subtle groove — that's what keeps me moving forward."

Equipment Configuration

Reference Pure
Piano Black


26x18 (or 24x18) Bass Drum
12x10 Tom
14x14 Floor Tom
16x16 Floor Tom
20x14 Gong Drum
14x5 Snare Drum 
14x6.5 Chrome over Steel snare drum (1981)

Hardware


P2052C Eliminator Redline Double Bass Drum Pedal 
H2050 Eliminator Redline Hi-Hat Stand
D1000SN Drum Throne
S1030 Snare Stand 
S930D Snare Stand
TC1030B Tom/Cymbal Stand
B1030 Boom Cymbal Stand
CH1030B Boom Cymbal Holder
CLH930 Closed Hi-Hat Holder