Joe is a highly sought after drummer/percussionist whose versatile style
and dedication to his instrument has earned him world tours, countless recording sessions and
tracks on major motion pictures and television shows. His professionalism and groove have made
him a welcome addition to any band's rhythm section. Joe’s product knowledge, playing skills and
great attitude are the reason he is an endorser and clinician for major drum companies.
He has released 4 solo CD’s. “Joe Morris and Friends” (stereo) which had 6 six songs chart in
the top 10 under jazz. “Joe Morris and Friends” (5.1 DTS Surround Sound) thereby making Joe the
first drummer to put out a solo CD in 5.1 Surround Sound. Additionally, this CD was used by
Genelec for demo purposes at trade shows all over the United States and Europe. It received rave
reviews. “Groove Therapy” is Joe’s dual release with bass player extraordinaire Ray Riendeau.
This CD is just pumping bass and drums and really shows what can be done within a rhythm
section. “Arrhythmia” This music is rhythmically complex, harmonically ambiguous and
predominantly instrumental crypto-funk.
As a member of the Esteban Band, Joe is touring the country and playing live TV appearances as
the band hits the Billboard charts on a monthly basis. Joe has recorded over 17 Esteban CD’s and
produced the “Esteban Live” CD that went number 2 on Billboard. Additionally, he is on the
“Intimate Evening with Esteban” video and the "Esteban and Friends" DVD which hit
number 1 on the Billboard charts.
Joe is also a clinician for major drum manufacturers, and the music director at the Conservatory
of Recording Arts and Sciences. He has performed in clinics all over the world. Joe Morris was
chosen by The Fender Music Corporation to be the drummer on the Fender Stage at the 2002 Namm
Show.
Joe played with tons of different artists including: Greg Koch, Ray Riendeau, Gary Hoey, Kim
Stone and Reggie Hamilton. He was also included in the Fender Clinic Tour featuring guitarist
Greg Koch and bassist Ray Riendeau. When the clinic tour ended the band was invited to Steve
Vai's Studio to record a CD. "Radio Free Gristle" is out on Favored Nations Records
which is Steve Vai's label. Joe was featured on a track on the “Lords of the Bass" CD along
with Dave Weckl and had the pleasure of playing Bass Day in New York with Ray Riendeau, Victor
Wooten, Christian McBride and T.M. Stevens.
Joe’s touring and recording work includes movies, shows and artists like Jay Davidson, Whitney
Houston, Paul Cotton, Poco, Esteban, Ramsey Lewis, Barely Legal, Lewis Story, The X files, Chill
Factor, A Thousand Acres, Touched by an Angel, Chicago Hope, Millennium, Dallas, General
Hospital, Another World, John Grishams “The Client”, Fame L.A. and many more.
Joe’s commitment and musical talent has created great opportunities and yielded great
achievements. He will continue down this path and always strive for more.
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