Carl Albrecht - Drums & Percussion

I was at a concert last week with Paul Baloche, Brian Doerksen and Kathryn Scott - an Integrity Music worship event. Paul's drummer, Carl Albrecht' shared with the congregation a prophetic word that evening and the thought occurred to me that it would be great to have that caliber of a veteran drummer and worshiper featured on this project. I have heard Carl's talents throughout the years on several Integrity Music albums and in person at concerts. It just happened that the producer of my album (George) is great friends with Carl and his wife Leann - so I took a step out in faith and after the concert asked Carl if he would be interested in helping me out with the project if we flew him up from Nashville to the burgh for a few days in January when we start tracking in the studio.

Long story short - he is going to be doing all the drums and percussion for the project and helping me out with some loops. This adds a lot of excitement for me and the team to record this album because of the creativity and experience that Carl brings with him. Here is his bio adapted from his website at www.carlalbrecht.com. He and his wife have also co-written a very popular missions themed worship song that we do at our church "You Are" and have been awesome worship leaders for many years.

Carl has been a professional drummer & percussionist for over 30 years. He has a Bachelors of Music Degree in Composition and Arranging with an emphasis in percussion studies from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He has played on over 80 Integrity Music projects; Maranatha Praise Band recordings 7 thru 10, & numerous other Christian, Pop, Country, Jazz, & Commercial projects.

Carl has worked with such artist as Ron Kenoly, Don Moen, Paul Baloche, Lenny LeBlanc, Bob Fitts, Paul Wilbur, Alvin Slaughter, Darrell Evans, Phil Driscoll, Koinonia, Abe Laboriel & Friends, Kim Hill, Paul Overstreet, LeAnn Rimes, Connie Smith, Don Potter, Jason Upton, Travis Cottrell, the smooth jazz group - Quad Venti, and many others.

He currently lives in Nashville doing recording sessions, producing, and writing, as well as continuing to do various tours & seminar events.

**Carl officially endorses & "uses" YAMAHA Drums; SHURE microphones, PRESONUS pre-amps, and CUBASE recording software.. He also "unofficially" endorses VATER drumsticks, MEINL cymbals & percussion instruments, & REMO drum heads.**