On The Brink is a jazz trio specializing in modern jazz, neo-bop, neo-soul, fusion, and original music. Its members are Bernie Brink on Piano/Keyboard, Pat Abbott on Bass, and Joe Darpino on Drums. Bernie, Pat, and Joe have played in multiple groups throughout Colorado both together and separately. In addition to this, they are also all active educators in Colorado Springs both in public schools a
nd universities. Bernie Brink (insert bio here). Pat Abbott (insert bio here). Joe Darpino was born and raised in Colorado Springs. He is an active drummer, percussionist, and educator throughout the state of Colorado, and holds degrees in both music education and jazz performance, with an emphasis in drum set, from the University of Northern Colorado where he studied under Jim White and had opportunities to play with many amazing musicians including Jeff Coffin, Alex Sipiagin, and Randy Brecker. Joe currently resides in Colorado Springs, where he teaches band in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 and maintains a private percussion studio as well as an active gig schedule with numerous jazz groups in town.
