Samuel Oliveira
Freelance & Session Drummer
BIO
Born in Portugal in 1997 and based in London, Samuel Oliveira is a session drummer, composer and collaborator whose commitment to the drums began early.
“I stood behind the drummer of a live band at a private birthday party – and I was hooked. Every time they took a break, I was on the drum kit (without permission). I wanted to know everything about this instrument and the skill and role of how to be a great drummer.”
Samuel was seven years old.
He's the founder and drummer of Compound Chemistry and works as session drummer for multiple artists crossing genres like Rock; Funk; Folk; R&B; Pop and HipHop music.
Educational Background:
- The House of Drummers (Diogo Leite)
- JOBRA Jazz Conservatory (Miguel Sampaio & Rafael Araújo)
- ACM Guildford (BA Music Performance)
Live Performances
Studio Recordings
Albums/EPs
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Compound Chemistry - Compound Chemistry
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Zak Layden & The Thieves - Never Enough
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Samuel Oliveira (ft. Compound Chemistry) - Another Broken Marriage (2023)
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Hello Amnesia - Retrograde (2022)
"Only dead fish go with the flow"
- Andy Hunt
Studio Experience
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Abbey Road Studio
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Middle Farm Studios
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Strongroom Studios
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Tileyard Studios
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Tilehouse Studios
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West Eleven Studios
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Caos Armado