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David Najera Gonzalez

David Najera Gonzalez is a Mexican drummer, composer and educator currently based in NYC. Since his childhood, a strong gravitation towards music has acted as a driving life force.

In 2017, at the age of 19, he moved to NYC to pursue a career in music performance. He got a Bachelor's degree from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and a Master's from Queens College. He was mentored by world class musicians such as Dennis Mackrel, Eric McPherson and Antonio Hart.

David released his first project as a bandleader, Patos, on February 2024. The song “Give It a Chance” was featured as Song Of The Day in All About Jazz online magazine. The 8 piece band got extensive radio play in Mexico at known stations: Horizonte Jazz FM, Radio IPN and Jalisco Radio.

He actively leads Viento, a jazz-rock trio. The first single of their self-titled EP was released on February 6th 2026.

He has performed with musicians Marina Albero, Takuya Kuroda, Alejandra Williams Maneri, Matt Lavon, Julia Chen, Hina Oikawa and Javier Madrazo.

David Najera Gonzalez Introduces Jazz-rock Trio Viento With Debut Ep

Source: Jazzfuel
June 4, 2026

Mexican drummer, composer, and educator David Najera Gonzalez introduces Viento, the debut EP from his jazz-rock trio of the same name. Based in New York City, Najera Gonzalez brings together elements of jazz fusion, funk, rock, and improvisation in a project shaped by movement, personal change, and a renewed sense of creative freedom. The self-titled EP will be released on June 5th. Written during a period of emotional and personal transition, the music reflects experiences ranging from marriage and shifting ...
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