On Stage
This gallery features some of the remarkable musicians I've had the opportunity to meet and/or collaborate with.
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The Cajón Session: A Rhythmic Celebration of Groove
Performance at The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art
Leon's custom mahogany cajón features an ebony Slap Pad (proprietary Kotz cajón feature) - with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals for Austin City Limits.
Tico Torres sitting on one of the two custom Kotz Cajóns I built for Bon Jovi's world tour.
He used this pair of Kotz Cajóns throughout Fleetwood Mac's 18-month Say You Will world tour as well as the 'Mick Fleetwood & Friends' documentary. Mick also owns a Kotz custom Marimbula.
Taku played two of his custom Kotz cajóns with LeAnn Rimes at her Candlelight Concert in Los Angeles.
Performing with Munyungo Jackson's Jungle Jazz at the Blue Whale.
Chris and his custom Kotz cajón were featured each night of the Live at Last world tour on "unplugged versions of Who's Gonna Stop the Rain/ Overdue Goodbye.
Roland playing his custom Kotz super snare (used on several Hip Hop recording sessions) while Richie plays his signature Kotz Gajate model cajon which features an ergonomic angled tapa and a pair of Kotz proprietary Slap Pads.
Playing Kotz Cajón with Chris Issak on tour and the PBS Soundstage special.
Paul plays Kotz cajon on tour with Sunny War.
With Hussain Jiffy and Grant Geissman performing with David Garfield at Vibrato
Fleetwood Mac Say You Will 18 month World Tour
Performing on his custom Kotz Double cajón with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals. It features dual tone chambers and is played similar to a set of congas. Built from beautiful genuine mahogany with Slap Pads mounted "vintage arcade/ pinball machine" style.
10th Annual Cajon Festival produced by Gino Gamboa
International Cajon Festival
Taku played two custom Kotz cajóns for LeAnn Rimes' Candlelight Concert. Both feature Kotz proprietary Slap Pads, extra stiff per his specification. He also requested the painted sunburst for the tapa on the cajón to his left.
Pre-broadway world premiere in Chicago with the custom Kotz cajón built to be easily accessible, angled, from the drum throne. Note, the single Slap Pad mounted in the corner to use for the signature "clicks" in the them song. Used on the cast album as well.
Mona and I worked for several years to develop her signature model, the MT Box. It accompanied her on multiple world tours with Jason Mraz. In fact, she's played it on all seven continents!
Taku played two custom Kotz cajóns for LeAnn Rimes' Candlelight Concert in Los Angeles (8/4/23). Both feature proprietary Kotz Slap Pads, "extra stiff" per his request.
In studio with his custom Kotz cajón built for The Addams Family musical.
Graciously sat in during a backyard jam.
At Jackson Brown's studio during a David Lindley recording session.
Fleetwood Mac tour
Surrounded by Kotz cajóns
Playing Kotz Cube with Slap Pads with Natasha Bedingfield
Paul played a set of 6 Kotz custom cajóns for the performance.
Recording with the Kotz Half Moon Rumba cajón
Playing his custom Kotz cajón in Pasadena.
Jamming with Cindie & Jon Rothe and Steve Goode (Black Dog Didgeridoo) at Artisans of Musical Design III, dA Center for the Arts in Pomona.
Cast wrap party - Djarma & Greg. Yup, she's a drummer. In fact, she got to play with Bob Dylan on the show!
The Wall during the pandemic
Rehearsal for Latin Grammy performance with Alejandro Sans and Destiny's Child
Iraq
Leon toured the world multiple times playing his custom Kotz cajón which was featured on the song, Steal My Kisses.
He recorded with the Kotz Maribula (bass thumb piano) for Ozomatli and Los Super Seven with Raul Malo.
Photo taken in Lenny's living room the day I delivered his Kotz Custom Cajon.
Mike in the studio with Tyrone Anthony.
With his custom Kotz cajón at the final rehearsal before Live at Last World Tour with Anastacia.
On tour with Lindsey Buckingham
On tour with Lindsey Buckingham
Flamenco Nights in So Cal.
With custom mahogany Kotz cajón in the studio with Jackson Brown. Wally played the cajon with David Lindley for Sings Like Hell in Santa Barbara.
The Cajón Session: A Rhythmic Celebration of Groove
Performance at The Claremont Lewis Museum of Art
Playing his Kotz cajon on tour with Bon Jovi
One of MIck's custom Kotz cajons with vintage sunburst finish in right front of photo. He used it on the Mick Fleetwood & Friends documentary.