Jeff was born in Indianapolis, IN. He received his Performer’s Certificate and Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, where he also served as Associate Instructor of Percussion.
Jeff has been a percussion instructor for the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps and at numerous high schools throughout Indiana and South Carolina.
His diverse musical abilities have led to performances with symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, rock bands and percussion ensembles. He been a member of the Blue Coats Drum and Bugle Corps and performed in Star of Indiana’s Brass Theatre.
Prior to joining Dallas Brass, Jeff toured North America and Japan for four years as a featured percussionist in the Tony and Emmy Award winning Broadway show, “Blast!”
Jeff presently resides in Charleston, SC, with his beautiful and talented wife, Cameron.
Jeff plays Sabian Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, and Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets exclusively.
Vital Information
Favorite food:
I’ll take the house special, please.
Favorite Animal:
Dog
Hobbies:
Restoring Old furniture and drums, building drums, woodworking
Many people don’t know that I:
Like to sit in with rock bands on accordion
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Any place with skiing, or any place with water.
Favorite TV Shows:
Good Eats, 30 Rock, The Office, New Yankee Workshop, CSI, Lost
Favorite Chuck Norris Fact:
Chuck Norris can blow bubbles with Beef Jerky
Favorite Musical Experience:
I try and always live in the present, so I always hope that each musical moment I experience is my favorite.
What’s in my Playlist
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1. French Parade - JerseyBand
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2. Blacking Out The Friction - Death Cab For Cutie
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3. Nothing at All - Wired All Wrong
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4. Gold In The Sunset - Bob Schneider
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5. Helena - Nickel Creek
Jeff Handel (Percussion)
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