Ronnie Burrage

Professional Biography & Documentation Overview Ronnie Burrage is a world-renowned percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and producer. Currently serving as a professor at CUNY Brooklyn College, he is recognized as one of the finest jazz musicians on the international scene today, with an extensive discography spanning over 170 recordings. Professional Credentials Current Position Professor - CUNY Brooklyn College https://www.brooklyn.edu/faculty-staff/ronnie-burrage/ Performance History Ronnie Burrage has performed with an impressive roster of jazz legends, including: Michael Brecker https://billmilkowski.substack.com/p/remembering-michael-brecker Wayne Shorter https://www.arts.gov/honors/jazz/wayne-shorter Joe Zawinul https://www.joezawinul.com/ Cedar Walton https://www.bluenote.com/artist/cedar-walton/ Woody Shaw https://youtu.be/FYLA5K4DhjE?si=RJlUqJH9v7V9w0pG McCoy Tyner https://www.arts.gov/honors/jazz/mccoy-tyner Pepper Adams https://www.pepperadams.com/ Sonny Rollins https://sonnyrollins.com/ Pat Metheny https://www.patmetheny.com/ Jaco Pastorius https://jacopastorius.com/ Sonny Fortune https://www.bluenote.com/artist/sonny-fortune/ Dianne Reeves https://diannereeves.com/ Wallace Roney http://www.wallaceroney.com/ Reggie Workman https://www.reggieworkmanmusic.com/ Jackie & Rene McLean https://youtu.be/OUoYzfrz7rE?si=Eak3H_Ok7Z7vQyJu James Moody https://jamesmoody.com/ Gary Bartz https://concord.com/artist/gary-bartz/ Archie Shepp https://www.archieshepp.org/ John Hicks https://www.bluenote.com/artist/john-hicks/ The World Saxophone Quartet https://justin-time.com/collections/world-saxophone-quartet Orchestra & Ensemble Experience Krakow Symphony London Philharmonic The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra Gil Evans Orchestra Jaco Pastorius Big Band Julius Hemphill Big Band (Grammy Nominated) Career Highlights Recording Achievement Featured on over 170 recordings as a master recording artist Extensive discography showcasing versatile musical abilities Global Performance Reach Four continents of touring experience Performances spanning from Siberia to South Africa to Japan Over 52 years of professional performance since debut Career Origin Debut at age 9 when Duke Ellington invited him on stage in St. Louis, Missouri Recognized as a child prodigy on drums Educational Background & Teaching Academic Positions Professor Burrage has created and taught courses at prestigious institutions: Pennsylvania State University The New School NYC University of the Arts Philadelphia Berlin Conservatory CUNY Brooklyn College (current) Courses Developed & Taught History of Jazz Music of Global Cultures World's Closer Hip-Hop Music & Culture The Art of the Jazz Ensemble The Art of Improvisational Drum & Percussion Private Instruction Over 40 years of private instruction experience Teaches drummers, percussionists, and musicians on various instruments Specialized in developing versatile musical skills across instruments