ARTISTS
Jaska Lukkarinen
Jaska Lukkarinen (b. 1982) is a Finnish jazz drummer, composer, and educator who has worked professionally since 2001. He holds a Master of Music degree in Jazz from the Sibelius Academy and has studied at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. He is widely recognized as one of the leading jazz drummers of his generation in Finland, noted for his strong stylistic versatility, deep swing feel, and long-term collaborations with both small ensembles and large jazz orchestras. Lukkarinen performs regularly with leading Finnish ensembles including Timo Lassy Trio, Jukka Perko & Aili Ikonen Klasstet, Dalindeo, and UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra. He leads the Jaska Lukkarinen Trio, which has released three albums and performed internationally in Europe. Alongside his performing career, Lukkarinen is an active educator and cultural contributor.
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Jonathan greenE
Jonathan Greene is a drummer with 25 years of experience and deep roots in the North Carolina music scene. His background spans gospel, rock, jazz, pop, electronic music, and theater, shaping a versatile and adaptive musical voice. He primarily performs jazz fusion and improvised music, with a strong emphasis on interaction, dynamics, and musical conversation. Jonathan has taught students from around the world, working with drummers at all levels and across styles. He also teaches at drum camps alongside fellow educators, focusing on creativity, musical understanding, and long-term development.
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Kevin van Den Elzen
Kevin van den Elzen is an in demand jazz drummer, bandleader and educator. He is originally from the Netherlands, but resides in Los Angeles. He has worked with artists and bands such as John Clayton, Dick Oatts, Anthony Wilson, the Dave Slonaker Big Band and many more. He leads the West Coast Jazz Hour trio, quintet and big band with pianist Josh Nelson.
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Michael D’Angelo
Michael D’Angelo is a Grammy-nominated drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator from Charlotte, NC. He earned music degrees from the University of North Texas, Indiana University, and the University of Colorado. Michael has performed with renowned artists including Doc Severinsen, Dave Brubeck, and Mary Wilson, and has presented clinics and masterclasses across the U.S. and abroad. A former member of the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band, he received a Grammy nomination for the band’s album Lab 2009 and was later selected for the prestigious Ravinia Festival’s Steans Music Institute for Jazz.