Wendell Ching
DRUMS RECORDING ● ENGINEER ● STUDIO OWNER
Bio
Wendell Ching is a multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award recipient and accomplished studio drummer who has played on hundreds of local/Hawaiian/Reggae studio recordings since the inception of his career. He’s performed live on stage, and in various shows/ concerts with Henry Kapono, Kalapana, Mackey Feary, Malani Bilyeu, Nohelani Cypriano, Loyal Garner, C&K, and numerous local Reggae/Jawaiian bands like Natural Vibes, Peni Dean, Kawao, Anuhea, Sean Na’auao, and many more. In addition to being a drummer, Wendell owns one of the most successful independent recording studios for over 30 years – Studio One Hawaii. In his studio, he has recorded icons like Fiji, Tenelle, 3 Plus, Mana’o Company, Kapena, Jeff Rasmussen, Robi Kahakalau, and literally hundreds more over the years. If you know the name of the local Hawaiߵi recording artists, chances are Wendell has either recorded their sound recording, recorded his drumming for them, performed with them, or all of the above. Wendell’s strengths and talent are his knowledge, understanding, and wide breadth of various genres from Jazz, to rock, to Funk and R&B, to Top 40 Pop music, in addition to Reggae and Hawaiian music. If you listen carefully, you will hear his iconic drum sounds and playing style on hundreds of recordings that have gone on to attain international acclaim.