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When not performing my creative advertising and branding services for my clients I might be found pounding on drums.

Percussion & Drumming Testimonials

You made noises with every thing you touched since the day you were born. It drove me nuts. ~ Marcia Latocki (mother)
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Bill Latocki plays with a joy of music and life. His positive energy will put a smile on your face. He is a sensitive musician – always listening and reacting to the music.
~ Paul Vornhagen - Professional Jazz musician, recording artist
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It was a thrill working with Bill once again in New Orleans. Playing in New Orleans over the last 20 years has afforded me the opportunity to work with some real greats and genuine musical legends. Over my 50 musical year career Bill is one of the top percussionist I've ever performed with. His enthusiasm and spirit is second to none, made all the more amazing when combined with his professionalism. There is always a spot on my stage for Bill. ~ Ted Graham, Ted Graham's King of Funk/Mutt Records, New Orleans
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In one instance, the prophet Elisha, during a struggle to hear the voice of God, called for a musician who ministered on his instrument, which in turn unlocked the truth from the prophet's heart. Bill Latocki does not "play" his percussion instruments, he gives them a voice. His anointed sound passes the soul with a greeting and then enters into the spirit of man, awakening it with sounds of triumph. Before you know it, you are driven to jubilant and extravagant praises. For me personally, nothing awakens the prophetic revelation inside of me more than the sound of the Holy Spirit in musical instruments. Bill has resurrected truth from the tomb many times during spiritual gatherings, reminding us of the eternal truth that can never lay dormant.
- Kim Clement > kimclement.com
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Bill Latocki has sat in with me on several occasions, and always adds some great percussive touches to the music. My favorite is when I'm playing acoustic guitar and Bill adds his thing - he makes the music sound full, like there's a full band. It's a pleasure to perform with him.
~ Chip Kipps, Recording Engineer, Ron Rose Productions / Singer-Songwriter, Performing & Recording Artist
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I have known Bill Latocki for several (5) years and he has faithfully played drums and percussion for many of our Transformation Michigan state-wide gatherings. I have never seen a person play with such passion as Bill. He truly inspires those who are on the worship team as well as those who are part of our conferences and prayer gatherings. Bill totally absorbs himself as he plays before the Lord - not for show - but as one who sees and understands the intimacy of the Lord. He plays softly at times and as a warrior desiring to see Godly intervention.
~ Rick Warzywak, State Director Transformation Michigan and State Coordinator for The Oak Initiative
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Hi Bill, I am not sure if I can put into words how much I enjoy playing with you! Psalm 33: You play skillfully, you have great timing, you feel the music, you know when to bring the tempo up or down and you do it in unity with the other musicians. You enable the others musicians to play to their full potential. Psalm 150: Everything about you praises the Lord. I very much enjoy your playing praise and worship music at Foholo camp last summer with Pastor Steve Meszaros, the was a highlight of my summer. Great Music!
~ Reverend Rick Braman, Bass guitar, Worship leader
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Playing along with Bill has advanced my drumming by leaps and bounds. When we play together we just sort of bounce off of each other and make music for the Lord! He has taught me a lot simply by playing together. He is also an asset to the band, Jazz Praise. The leader, Dick Blank, has told me several times that Bill brings the right rhythm to his songs and that Bill is the only drummer who feels the music Dick has written for his group, "jazzPRAISE".

I have witnessed Bill playing percussion for Kim Clement when Kim is in the Detroit area and can see how he adds to the performance of Kim's band.

I have also attended meetings in Ann Arbor where Bill played a drum kit for the Ann Arbor House of Worship band. He is an awesome drummer.
~ Reverend Jim Sarvello, Percussionist
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Hi Bill! - Brother, You have an anointing on your drumming to set an atmosphere for worship. God bless you my friend. Love you!
~ Pastor Jimmy Suddeth, City of Zion pastor and choir leader
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I just love Bill's drumming. He is an invaluable member of jazzPRAISE both for his passionate drumming and his passionate faith. Also I have been blessed by his imaginative and sensitive drumming countless number of times in our free-form spontaneous Wellspring Praise gatherings.
~ The Rev. Richard Blank, songwriter & leader of jazzPRAISE.
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Hi Bill! I just wanted to thank you for worshiping with me last weekend. It was such a great time, and I really enjoy you, and enjoyed your playing. It was encouraging for me to look across stage during worship and catch your glance, and watch you pound away on the percussion. I loved it!! You have such a great spirit about you! I definitely would like to worship together again in the future! I'll keep in touch. Thanks again for everything, and God bless you!!!
~ Jeff LaCross, September 15, 2011 - Singer-Songwriter, Recording Artist
Hello Bill! Thanks for playing with us. WE LOVE YOU!!! God has anointed your hands for worship and war in the Spirit. You are such a talented and gifted musician. It was our honor to play with you and I pray we get to worship together again soon!!! ~ Alicia LaCross, September 13, 2011 - Vocalist
Bill, Sure enjoyed meeting you & Kathy and worshiping with you. It was incredible!" - Jim LaCross September 18, 2011 - Drummer
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