Jose J. Cortijo
Nina Corti
Profile
With MEINL since:
2008
Birthday:
February 03, 1958
Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
Place of birth:
Barcelona, Spain (warm)
Currently living in:
Westerwald, Germany (cold)
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
Drumming since:
1973
Car that you currently drive:
Toyota RAV4
Not counting on drums what do you do for fun:
Fitness, jogging, writing books, hang with my wife
Favorite Food:
Pasta + Salad
Favorite Drink:
Water
Teacher:
Pedrito Diaz
Highlight of your career so far:
Difficult to say. There were a lot of nice concerts with some of my heroes. Becoming the first professor for Latin Percussion in Germany in 1993.
Drumming strengths:
Cuban, Fusion, Pop
Drumming means to me:
It's the most fun and beautiful work in the world
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Listen, practice, practice, listen and be original
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
I tried the best. No regrets