Benjamin R.

I am a professional drummer, percussionist, and composer with a Master’s degree in Jazz Performance from the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz at UCLA and a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the USC Thornton School of Music, where I graduated with honors. I have performed and recorded with artists including Herbie Hancock, Billy Childs, Patrice Rushen, and many others, and have experience in both jazz and orchestral settings. This background gives me a well-rounded understanding of rhythm, techniqu…