Results for "Drums"

VMV Trio

The VMV Trio is a jazz trio formed in Puglia when three talented young musicians came together: Vincenzo Di Gioia (alto saxophone), Marco Cutillo (guitar), and Vito Tenzone (drums). Founded in 2023, the group stands out for its original compositional approach, based mainly on unreleased songs, and for its sound research that blends different influences—from contemporary jazz to film music, from rock to experimental atmospheres—creating a personal sound free from stylistic boundaries.
Their music prioritizes emotion and communicative intensity, transforming every note into language and every solo into dialogue

Eric Hastings

Born: April 30

Eric Hastings is a musician, drummer, producer and composer. His steady feel, willingness to take risks, and sense of tasteful collaboration has led to performing, recording and production work with a wide variety of artists; most notably the Americana/Jazz group Evening Sky, Ocean State - his collaborative duo with trombonist/keyboardist Brian Drye, and Collective Acoustics - an electro-improvisatory trio with brothers Geoff and George Hazelrigg.

His compositions and production work have been featured and placed on all major network, cable, and streaming services in addition to appearing in films, podcasts, and advertising campaigns.

David Rivera

Born: September 1, 1983

David Rivera is a hot Puerto Rican singer/songwriter/drummer who is going places.  In fact, he and his band have just been selected to appear at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall for the 2026 GLOBALFEST on January 11.  And, he has already shared the stage with noted artists such as Puerto Rican singers Pedro Capó and Obie Bermudez, Nicaraguan singer Luis Enrique, singer/songwriter Danny Rivera, saxophonist/composer Miguel Zenon, bandleader/singer Gilberto Santa Rosa and many others.

David and his group “La Bambula" offer a mix of tropical elements seamlessly combined with R&B and hip hop as well as the powerful dance music of the Caribbean from the 1970s and then the music is overlayed with modern, provocative lyrics.  His music attracts an audience that enjoys the risk of listening to new rhythms and sounds.

Jordan Proffer

Based out of Dallas, Texas, Jordan Proffer is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist with a history in both performing and teaching a variety of musical genres. In 2022, Jordan was chosen as the 2022 Yamaha Young Performing Artist Drumset Winner as well as one of ten finalists for the 2022 PASIC Drumset Competition. He has toured with Nick Finzer and German-based guitarist Peter Autschbach. During his time at the University of North Texas, Jordan was a member of the Grammy award winning One O’ Clock Lab Band, and deeply studied the jazz tradition with Quincy Davis, as well as Brazilian and Afro-Cuban drumming with Jose Aponte, and Indian drumming with Poovalur Sriji. 

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Born: August 1, 1996

Guelph and Toronto based drummer/composer/arranger Carlan Pulkkinen continues to work in multiple aspects of the industry with experience as a performer, teacher, and live sound/recording/mixing. In his formative years, he has played with the Guelph Youth Jazz Ensemble and the Hamilton Rising Star Big Band at including venues such as the Niagara Jazz Festival, Guelph Jazz Festival and Guelph's Hillside Festival. He taught at kids music camps for many years at the Children's Music Academy in Guelph and ran the audio/video/music studio department at his local high-school. 

In more recent years, he has studied with well respected drummers Ted Warren, Ernesto Cervini and Nick Fraser and is a former student of the University of Toronto jazz program, where he continues to work today maintaining drum equipment

Louis Jones III

Born: June 27, 1999

Louis M. Jones III is a dynamic drummer and composer emerging from the heart of Detroit's storied music scene. From playing rhythms on pots and pans with wooden spoons to gracing festival stages, Louis has developed into a versatile and emotionally expressive artist with a voice rooted deeply in the city's rich musical legacy.

By age 13, he had committed to a life in music, honing his craft with sticks, brushes, and mallets. He studied under Detroit jazz luminaries such as Wendell Harrison, Marion Hayden, and Sean Dobbins—mentors who, along with his father's guidance, shaped his artistry and connection to Detroit's diverse soundscape.

Vatan Singh Rajan

Born: August 31, 1998

Vatan Singh Rajan is an Indian drummer and composer. The primarily self-taught drummer has worked on the New York Jazz Scene since 2017 with artists such as Grammy Award-winning pianist Rachel Z, NEA Jazz Master Reggie Workman, and renowned pianist Armen Donelian. Vatan has featured at the International Jazzfestival Bern in Switzerland, Lincoln Center, Smalls Jazz Club, New England Conservatory, Yale University, and The Django in the United States, and several more venues worldwide. Seldom acknowledging stylistic constraints, Vatan has been described as 'An individual who has the ability to connect with the deepest chords of the human experience' (Arun Kapur, India Today Group). 

Fog Light

Active since: 2016

Fog Light is an instrumental rock trio from Finland. The band draws its influences from the surrounding world and strives to experiment with their instruments. Musical inspirations include vast array of bands and artists including 70’s proge greats like Yes, Rush and King Crimson. Also fusion jazz style is clearly present in their music. One can hear Allan Holdsworth, Tony MacAlpine, Tony Williams and such in Fog Light’s music.

The newest effort ”Abstract” features keyboards. This brings some new level for the overall sound and songs. Plenty of solos are present for each instrument while keeping the attention to song structures. Eight different tracks of fusion rock is now released and there are plans for the live activity too.

Nandi Bushell

Born: April 28, 2010

Nandi Bushell is a South African-born British musician, singer, songwriter, and social media personality. She became known for her drumming skills by posting cover versions of popular rock songs to her YouTube account, and her online drum battle with Dave Grohl received international coverage in 2020.

Nandi has already performed on some of the most iconic stages in music. From Wembley Stadium and The O2 Arena in London to The Forum in Los Angeles. Nandi has been fortunate to have had some of the best mentors in the business, jamming with the likes of Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters and Nirvana), Lenny Kravitz, Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys), Roger Taylor (Queen), Anderson Paak and Nile Rogers.

Fabienne Ambuehl

Fabienne Ambuehl is a London-based pianist, singer and composer born in Switzerland. Her new album ‘Thrive‘ was released in January 2025 on Ubuntu Music and has received the Presto Music Award for "Jazz Recording of the Year 2025". The band successfully launched the album with a sold-out concert at the Vortex Jazz Club in London.
‘Thrive‘ has received glowing reviews from the international jazz press. Jazzwise Magazine rewarded it 4 stars and it has received regular radio play in the UK, including BBC Radio 3 Jazz Record Requests, ‘Round Midnight and Night Tracks. The single ‘New Ones’ was on the JazzFM playlist for several weeks. On the Catalan public radio 3cat, there is an hour-long programme about Fabienne's music. The album was also presented on Deutschlandfunkkultur and ARD Jazz - Das Magazin and was selected “Album of the Week” on both Presto Music and the German Rondo - Magazin für Klassik und Jazz.

Her band is a dynamic ensemble of brilliant musicians – Matt Ridley on bass (The Antidote, The Darius Brubeck Quartet) and Jon Scott on drums (Mulatu Astatke, GoGo Penguin, Sons of Kemet XL), with special guest guitarists Tom Ollendorff and Ant Law. Ambuehl has a strong sense of ensemble interplay and balance between individual expression and collective cohesion. As Rondo - Das Klassik & Jazz Magazin put it: “Thrive convinces with warmth, precision and excellent interplay of the band”.

Ambuehl’s music is inspired by her surroundings, from the sounds and silence of the mountains, where she finds a deep connection with nature, to the rhythms and soundscapes of the big city. Her melodic ideas and detailed arrangements are rooted in jazz, playing with a folk-tinge and showcase her expressive and supple piano playing. Her vocals “are crystal clear, distinct and refreshingly free of jazz clichés” (Neil Duggan, AllAboutJazz) and as a writer she “has a poetic sensibility and uses expertly a range of poetic techniques in her lyrics” (Trevor Hodgett, 4 stars in RNR magazine)