BIOGRAPHY
"I figured out somewhere along the way that I want to create music and content that will impact the world around me. With all that I have, and that's exactly what I will do!"
-Darnell A. Perkins
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A multi-instrument musician, currently found performing in Indianapolis, IN. Born and raised in Detroit, Darnell has become an accomplished drummer, pianist, and songwriter. His ability to merge formal training, natural instinct and music life experiences has allowed him to create a very unique style and approach to music.
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For the past 30 years, Darnell's skill have been on display playing Drums, Piano, and Auxiliary Percussion showing versatility and a high-level of musicianship in several genres including Jazz, R&B, Orchestral, Fusion, Gospel, Contemporary Christian and Pop. Over the course of Darnell's career, he has been privileged to work with many amazing humans.
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Latest musical endeavors now include Composing for Film and turning up as a DJ, gigging around Indianapolis with Cathy Morris, Blair Clark, Joe Filipow, Goldie Ingram and Queen Delphine and the Crown Jewels to name a few.