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30+ years of drumming across jazz, experimental, and cross-genre projects. Exploring Drum Language: where rhythm meets communication and cognition.
Drum Language
Exploring the deep connections between drumming, skill mastery, improvisation, and communication.
The Drum Language approach recognizes that rhythmic patterns share fundamental properties with speech and language—
both involve timing, dynamics, phrasing, and the communication of meaning through organized sound.
Rhythm as communication mediumImprovisation as real-time problem solvingSkill mastery through deliberate practiceCross-cultural rhythmic traditionsMotor planning parallels with speech production
Current Projects
ActiveDrummer
Invincible Star Jazz
Contemporary jazz ensemble pushing the boundaries of improvisation and composition
ActiveSession Drummer
North Bay Jazz Collaborations
Session work with Bay Area jazz musicians exploring diverse styles and traditions
Past Projects & Collaborations
Freighter
Progressive rock/jazz fusion band with multiple album releases
Drummer
Featured on multiple albums
miRthon
Experimental music project blending electronic and acoustic elements
Drummer/Percussionist
Album recordings
Larry Vuckovich Trio
Collaboration with acclaimed jazz pianist Larry Vuckovich
Drummer
Live performances
Listen & Watch
Performance Videos
Instagram @drumlanguage
Teaching Demonstrations
Whole tones, Irish bodhrans, Tony Williams vibes
Book Reid
Studio Sessions
Professional drum tracks for your recording project
Remote or in-person sessions with quick turnaround
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Jazz, experimental, and cross-genre expertise
Available for concerts, festivals, and private events
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Drum Language workshops and presentations
Educational sessions on rhythm, cognition, and communication
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