Jody Giachello

Gretsch Artist Since: 2017

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Independent, Haim, The Illusionists

Current Kit Setup:
USA Custom in Mardi Gras
14x22 BD, 8x12 RT, 9x13 RT, 16x16 FT, 16x18 FT, 5.5x14 SD
6.5x14 USA Custom Aluminum SD
5x14 70’s Chrome Over Brass SD
7x14 USA Custom Gold Sparkle SD

Influences:
Tony Williams, Vinnie Colaiuta, Elvin Jones, Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Chris Dave, Jeff Porcaro, Bernard Purdie, Steve Gadd, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Brian Blade, Ronald Bruner Jr., Jeff Ballard, Keith Carlock, John Bonham, Abe Cunningham and many more…

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"A lot of my favorite drummers played Gretsch, and I always wanted a Gretsch kit when I was growing up but never owned one. So I was beyond honored when I become a Gretsch artist, and to be able to play these amazing drums on a daily basis."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Never stop learning, and pursue what makes you happy."

Bio:
Jody Giachello, known as Fourth Dimension (4D), is a drummer and producer based out of Long Beach, CA. Playing drums since the age of 2, and his involvement in jazz programs from middle school to attending Berkeley College of Music, helped drive and shape his lifelong passion for music. Giachello has had the privilege of touring nationally and internationally with a wide range of musical acts and artists over the last 18 years. From Grammy nominated jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti, to British gold record selling artist VV Brown. Playing on Broadway and AGT with The Illusionists, to performing on many daytime and late night shows with the band HAIM: SNL, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Later… With Jools Holland, The Graham Norton Show, and live on BBC Radio 1. He has also had the privilege of performing at and headlining major festivals while playing with HAIM, such as: Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, Prima Vera Sound, BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Rock In Rio Lisbon, and Coachella. Giachello was also a part of LA based rock band Chotto Ghetto for over a decade and recorded several albums with them. He also performed and recorded an album (2019) with RX Bandits frontman Matt Embree. Giachello also wrote and produced 3 of his own albums under the alias Fourth Dimension (4D). He is currently producing music for independent artist Ellee Ven, also the Music Director for Dream City Church Long Beach, and performing around LA with 2x Grammy Nominated artist Emile Martinez and The Education. All while holding down a 12 year and 3 nights a week house band gig at The Quiet Woman in Corona Del Mar.