Paris Jeffree

Gretsch Artist Since: 2018

Country: GB

Band or Affiliations: Years & Years, The Avalanches

Current Kit Setup:
Broadkaster in Anniversary Sparkle
14X22 BD, 8x12 TT, 16X16 FT, 16X18 FT
6.5X14 Solid Aluminium Snare
6.5X14 Bronze Snare

Influences:
Mitch Mitchell, Ringo Starr, John Bonham, Phil Collins, Steve Jordan, Ash Soan

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"It’s quite simple. To me, Gretsch drums sound and look superior and it’s an absolute dream to play the best. It’s an honour to be associated with a brand that has so much class, integrity and history."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Stay true to what’s in your heart. Focus on crafting your own style. I truly believe if you work hard, stay patient and have a positive attitude, good things will come your way."

Bio:
Paris Jeffree is a Sydney born, London based Drummer. In early 2016, Paris was asked to join the Melbourne based electronic group The Avalanches as their full time touring drummer. Paris spent the next two years touring and performing at major festivals and headline shows as part of The Avalanches Wildflower World Tour. Within these 2 years, Paris built up a reputation of being the engine room of the band, recreating the drum samples from the album live with sublime, powerhouse drumming.

Paris was recently featured in a recent episode of The Modern Drummers podcast with Mike Dawson and Mike Johnston. Discussing Paris’ playing Mike Johnston said, “she to me when I hear her play, she’s probably the epitome of what I think of as professional rock drummer. Every note has care and passion and she cares about the groove more than anything else. It’s not just the drumming, it’s the whole body showmanship. I don’t think she can not play like that. It’s awesome, flat out pro.”

Paris has recently relocated to London where she excitedly joins Years & Years as their new touring drumming.