Aquarian Family

Derrick McKenzie

In 1994 Derrick joined the internationally renowned band Jamiroquai during their second album ‘Return of the Space Cowboy ‘ bringing the Disco Funk to the Acid Jazz sounds of Jamiroquai. Since joining the band, they have won numerous awards, including a Grammy, Ivor Novello, BMI and Billboard as well as producing nine albums and completing six sold-out world tours. The band is still currently writing and producing music for their upcoming album, sustaining their legacy of worldwide success. Derrick McKenzie may be best known for being the vibrant drummer of Jamiroquai, but he is also a well established DJ. As the only combined Drummer DJ, Musician, and Producer on the international DJ circuit, he introduces a unique fusion of live drum beats with feel-good tunes to the musical world, elevating the disco funk genre for fans worldwide. Derrick has performed and collaborated musically with award winning international musicians and DJ’s such as Grammy award winning Purple Disco Machine, Fernando Rosa, Richard Earnshaw, Matt Johnson, Michael Gary and Dr Packer with more in the works including his own passion for creating music under his label Boogie Bus.