Home » Jazz Musicians » Jerald Bittle

Jerald Bittle

Jerald Bittle is a local legend in the Bay Area, known for his deeply creative and expressive approach to drumming and music. His playing is marked by a rare sensitivity—dynamic, fluid, and adaptable across a wide range of styles—while still maintaining a distinctive voice that is instantly recognizable to fellow musicians.

Blending genres with ease, Jerald crafts a sound that feels both personal and innovative, pushing beyond traditional boundaries to create something uniquely his own. For him, drumming is more than performance; it is a therapeutic medium and a vital creative outlet. Through rhythm, he explores emotion, connection, and storytelling.

At the heart of Jerald’s musicianship is a sense of connection. Whether on stage or in a session, he views music as a shared conversation—a dialogue between players that only they can understand but that anyone willing to listen can feel.

Gear

Jerald plays custom Soultone "Foliot" series cymbals exclusively. 


Tags

Miles Davis
trumpet
Roy Hargrove
trumpet
Bob Mintzer
saxophone
Sting
bass, electric
Danny Carey
percussion

Photos

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletters highlight our top stories, top album reviews, website news, free songs, radio & podcast shows, news, and upcoming jazz events near you.

Install All About Jazz

iOS Instructions:

To install this app, follow these steps:

All About Jazz would like to send you notifications

Notifications include timely alerts to content of interest, such as articles, reviews, new features, and more. These can be configured in Settings.