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About me:

Born in Ithaca, New York Karl has spent the majority of his life in the Syracuse, NY area. Having grown up in a musical household, it was a natural thing for Karl to take to music and drums, in particular. Both of Karl's parents attended the Ithaca College School of Music. Karl's father, Bob Sterling is a drummer, composer/arranger, and leader of several successful bands in the Central New York area for many years. His mother, Helen majored in vocal studies at Ithaca College and is also a talented pianist.

It was in 1970 when Karl was 9 years old that he first saw legendary drummer BuddyRich. At that very point he KNEW the drums were his instrument and started seriously studying and practicing. His first teacher was his father and after 4 years, at the age of 13, he started playing gigs with his dad's band. Karl also met and became friends with drummer Peter Erskine in 1972 at age 11. Peter had just graduated from high school and was on his first tour with the Stan Kenton Band. Karl and Peter have stayed in touch ever since.

Karl attended Onondaga Community College for 2 years majoring in music and studying percussion with John Barker. Karl has also studied drums with Danny D'Imperio, Joe Morello, Mike Melito, Wilby Fletcher, Mick Lewander, and Peter Erskine.

Over the years, Karl has had the good fortune to play with many wonderful musicians and bands in the Syracuse, Rochester, and New York City area's including; Ronnie Leigh, Nancy Kelly, Dino Losito, Jeff Palmer, Devin Garramone, Andy Calabrese, Rick Montalbano, Ron France, Bob DiBaudo, John Rohde, Mark Copani, Larry Arlotta, Mala Waldron, Steve Salerno, Miriam Sullivan, Classified, Eye Level, Moss, Prime Time, Seaflight, Diamond in the Rough, Dave Hanlon's Cookbook, John Puma, and many others.

Also an avid bicyclist, two summers ago Karl and his son, Nick bicycled over 1,700 miles in 14 days to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. Check out the cool video of their arrival in Dallas along with trip photos below. You can also check out the trip site at: bicyclingforlife.org.

Arrival Video of Bike Ride from Syracuse, NY to Dallas, TX July, 2005

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Below are photo's of some of my favorite musicians and people:

Website:: http://www.nycjazznetwork.com

Upcoming Gigs!

Jul 18 2008 9:00P: Private Event with Rob Hunt (7-11pm) Oneonta, New York

Jul 19 2008 9:00P: Pascale's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (9pm-midnight), Syracuse, NY

Jul 23 2008 6:30P: Manlius Ampitheater: with the Mario DeSantis Orchestra (6:30-8:30), Manlius, NY

Jul 24 2008 5:00P: Syracuse Jazz Fest: with SEAFLIGHT (5-6pm) Downtown Syracuse, New York

Jul 24 2008 10:00P: Syracuse Jazz Fest: with SEAFLIGHT (10-11pm) Downtown Syracuse, New York

Jul 25 2008 7:00P: Private Event with Ronnie France & Barry Blumenthal (Manlius, NY)

Jul 26 2008: 4:00P: St. Paul's Cathedral with John Rohde, Syracuse, NY

Jul 27 2008: Time TBD: Harborfest with ESP, Oswego, NY

Aug 01 2008 7:00P The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (7-10pm), Utica, NY

Aug 03 2008 4:00P: Swaby's: with Lyman Strong & Marcus Curry, Auburn, NY (4-7pm)

Aug 04 2008 7:00P: Utica Monday Night - Hanna Park: with Jeff Palmer and Devin Garramone (7-9pm) Utica, New York

Aug 06 2008 10:00P: Al's Wine & Whiskey Lounge with KONRAD (10pm-2am), Syracuse, NY

Aug 08 2008 7:00P The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (7-10pm), Utica, NY

Aug 13 2008 6:00P: Valley View Country Club: with Jeff Palmer and Devin Garramone (6-10pm) Utica, New York

Aug 15 2008 9:00P: Otesaga Hotel: with Dana Marcine (9pm-midnight) Cooperstown, New York

Aug 20 2008 6:00P: Syracuse Suds Factory: with John Spillett, Mike Solazzo, Barry Blumenthal (6-9pm) Syracuse, New York

Aug 21 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Aug 23 2008 12:00P: Franklin Fesitval: with Rob Hunt & "Off the Record" (noon-3:00pm) Franklin, New York

Aug 23, 2008 6:00P: Clinton Art & Music Festival (6-6:45pm) Clinton, NY

Aug 23 2008 9:00P: Otesaga Hotel: with Rob Hunt (9pm-midnight) Cooperstown, New York

Aug 28 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Aug 30 2008 9:00P: Pascale's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (9pm-midnight) Syracuse, New York

Aug 31 2008 4:00P: Swaby's: with Andrea Miceli and MOSS (4pm-7pm) Auburn, New York

Sep 4 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Sep 5 2008 9:00P: Otesaga Hotel: with Dana Marcine (9pm-midnight) Cooperstown, New York

Sep 6 2008 5:00P: Private Event: with Rob Hunt Oneonta, New York

Sep 11 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Sep 12 2008 9:00P: Otesaga Hotel: with Dana Marcine (9pm-midnight) Cooperstown, New York

Sep 13 2008 9:00P: Pascale's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (9pm-midnight) Syracuse, New York

Sep 14 2008 8:00P: Reddik's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (8-11pm) Syracuse, New York

Sep 18 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Sep 19 2008 9:00P: The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (9pm-midnight) Utica, New York

Sep 20 2008 7:00P: Utica Music Festival (venue TBA) Utica, NY

Sep 21 2008 1:00P: Wescott Festival: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (1-2pm) Syracuse, New York

Sep 21 2008 8:00P: Reddik's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (8-11pm) Syracuse, New York

Sep 25 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Sep 26 2008 9:00P: The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (9pm-midnight) Utica, New York

Sep 27 2008 7:00P: Justin's Grille: with Andrea Miceli and MOSS (7-11pm) Syracuse, New York

Oct 2 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Oct 3 2008 8:00P: Reddik's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (8-11pm) Syracuse, New York

Oct 4 2008 6:00P: Private Party with Wendy Neif (6-10pm) Speculator, New York

Oct 5 2008 8:00P: Reddik's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (8-11pm) Syracuse, New York

Oct 9 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Oct 10 2008 9:00P: The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (9pm-midnight) Utica, New York

Oct 11 2008 7:00P: Private Event: with the Mario DeSantis Orchestra Syracuse, New York

Oct 16 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Oct 17 2008 9:00P: Otesaga Hotel: with Dana Marcine (9pm-midnight) Cooperstown, New York

Oct 18 2008 9:00P: Pascale's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (9pm-midnight) Syracuse, New York

Oct 19 2008 8:00P: Reddik's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (8-11pm) Syracuse, New York

Oct 23 2008 8:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica

Oct 24 2008 9:00P: The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (9pm-midnight) Utica, New York

Oct 25 2008 9:00P: Otesaga Hotel: with Rob Hunt (9pm-midnight) Cooperstown, New York

Oct 26 2008 8:00P: Reddik's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (8-11pm) Syracuse, New York

Oct 30 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Oct 31 2008 9:00P: Otesaga Hotel: with Dana Marcine (9pm-midnight) Cooperstown, New York

Nov 1 2008 8:00P: Private Party: with Rob Hunt in Oneonta, NY. Oneonta, New York

Nov 6 2008 9:00P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Nov 7 2008 9:00P: The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (9pm-midnight) Utica, New York

Nov 13 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Nov 14 2008 9:00P: The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (9pm-midnight) Utica, New York

Nov 15 2008 8:00P: with Prime Time (location TBD) Syracuse, New York

Nov 20 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Nov 21 2008 8:00P: with Prime Time (location tbd) Syracuse, New York

Nov 22 2008 9:00P: Pascale's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (9pm-midnight). Syracuse, New York

Nov 26 2008 8:00P: Megan McMurphy's: with Prime Time Liverpool, New York

Nov 28 2008 9:00P: The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (9pm-midnight) Utica, New York

Dec 4 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Dec 5 2008 9:00P: The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (9pm-midnight) Utica, New York

Dec 6 2008 7:00P: WAER Radio Holiday Party: with Ronnie Leigh. Syracuse, New York

Dec 11 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Dec 12 2008 7:00P: Private Holiday Party: with Ronnie Leigh Cortland, New York

Dec 18 2008 9:30P: Fianchetto's: with Devin Garramone & Jeff Palmer (9:30pm-12:30am) Utica, New York

Dec 19 2008 9:00P: The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (9pm-midnight) Utica, New York

Dec 26 2008 9:00P: The Devereux: with Devin Garramone and Jeff Palmer (9pm-midnight) Utica, New York

Dec 27 2008 9:00P: Pascale's: with the Ronnie Leigh Quartet (9pm-midnight). Syracuse, New York

Apr 18 2009 8:00P: Private Event with MOSS: Utica, NY

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2008 BUDDY RICH MEMORIAL CONCERT ANNOUNCED!

I took this information directly from Buddy's website - www.buddyrich.com - What a great lineup! Can't miss this one.............. Drucker Labs and Scabeba Entertainment presents the 2008 Buddy Rich Memorial Concert. When: Octo… Continue

Posted on August 17th, 2008 at 12:40pm — No Comments (Add)

RIP Dave Carpenter

Although many of you may have heard this already, I only became aware of Dave Carpenter's passing a couple of days ago. Sadly, Dave passed away in late June of this year. He was undoubtedly one of the finest bass players of our time. He will be greatly missed. The link below contains an article about Dave from the All About Jazz site: Dave Carpenter Remembered

Posted on August 16th, 2008 at 6:19pm — 1 Comment (Add)

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At 9:41am on July 28th, 2008, Mario Pompei said…: Thanks for your visit Karl...listen your music is a pleasure to me...greetings from Rome by Mario P.

At 3:41pm on July 19th, 2008, Bev Getz said…: Great photos you've added Karl! Thanks for sharing them!

hugs,
Bev

At 3:38am on July 19th, 2008, Joan DesCarpentier said…: Hello Karl:) Thank you for the friend request and the compliment on my page. I appreciate it very much. The music scene in Austin?? Well, I just moved here recently and sham eon me, but I haven't been out to see much but Lake Travis which is beautiful:) I hear that 4th street has some excellent places with a variety to choose from. I would hope this to be true since this is deemed "music capital of the world?" Now, I can say I have been to the Whole Foods Headquarters and it is mind boggling..lol. Wow, I am living hugh? haha I am so busy with school and business it is hard to break free BUT I have friends coming next weekend and we are venturing out, so I will let you know. BTW, Your music is wonderful! Blessings to you and have a great weekend (-;0

At 11:01am on July 8th, 2008, Bev Getz said…: YUP! That was me Karl! Ahh! 1976! Those were the days!! GOOD TIMES!!! LOL!!! These days no amount of $ could coax me back out on the road.... not even if Buddy himself came back!! But those were some fun times. I do remember that place I think!

hugs,
Bev

At 11:01pm on July 5th, 2008, Arthur Schroeck said…: When you get a chance, add Don Hill as a friend.

At 4:14pm on July 5th, 2008, Alexis VAN EECKHOUT said…: Hi Karl,
Just stopping by to say hello and listening to your fine music :)
Welcome to this great Stan GETZ Community .
Have a nice Sunday,
All the best to you,
Your friend Alexis

At 9:49am on July 5th, 2008, Bev Getz said…: Hello Karl!

Welcome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful tracks with us! Sounds GREAT!

I see that you were in Newburgh, NY a couple of days ago. That's right around the corner from me... almost!

My Best,
Bev (-:

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