Alvin Ford Jr. Drummer
Name: Alvin Ford Jr.
Associations: Trombone Shorty, Dumpstaphunk, Bonerama, Pretty Lights, Ghost Note
Instrument: Drums
Brands: Tama, Meinl, Remo
BIOGRAPHY: Alvin Ford Jr. came up in the drumming world of New Orleans where drummers like Zigaboo Modeliste, Nikki Glaspie and Stanton Moore reside. Alvin’s career has mostly centered around his New Orleans routes touring with bands like Dumpstaphunk and Trombone Shorty.
As a drummer, Alvin Ford Jr. has a sound and style that is unique unto himself. While he successfully holds the pocket and can make anything feel funky and cool, he also is patient in his use of his chops and when he using them. When Alvin “goes off” it is an inspiring feat of drumming and when he holds a groove, there are few with his finesse.
Alvin Ford Jr. plays a Tama StarClassic Performer drumset. The Alvin Ford Jr. Tama StarClassic is quality made with bubinga and birch, a star-cast mounting system, swivel wing tom holders and is available in a variety of premium lacquer finishes.
Alvin Ford Jr.’s Drum Setup:
Tama StarClassic Performer
- Tama 18×20 Bass Drum
- Tama 6×14 SLP G Bubinga Snare Drum
- Tama 6.5×10 Tom Tom
- Tama 7×12 Tom Tom
- Tama 12×14 Floor Tom
Cymbals: Meinl
- 18” Byzance Extra Dry Dual Crash⠀
- 13” Byzance Extra Dry Medium Hats⠀
- 12” Classics Custom Trash Splash (stack bottom)⠀
- 12” Soundcaster Custom Piccolo Trash China (stack top)⠀
- 18” Byzance Extra Thin Hammered Crash⠀
- 10” Byzance Extra Dry Dual Splash⠀
- 22” Byzance Extra Dry Medium Ride⠀
- 18” Byzance Vintage Sand Thin Crash⠀
- 20” Byzance Vintage Trash Crash⠀
Heads:
Hardware:
- Tama Roadpro Cymbal Stands
- Tama Roadpro Tom Stands
- Tama Roadpro Snare Stand
- Tama Speed Cobra Hi Hat Stand
- Tama 1st Chair Ergo-Rider Trio Drum Throne
Alvin Ford Jr. has performed and collaborated with:
- Trombone Shorty
- Dumpstaphunk
- Bonerama
- Pretty Lights
- Ghost Note
