George Schuller | |
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Background information | |
Born | New York City | December 29, 1958
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Drums |
Years active | 1980s–present |
Labels | GM |
Associated acts | Orange Then Blue |
Website | georgeschuller |
George Schuller (born December 29, 1958) is an American jazz drummer. He is the son of composer Gunther Schuller.
Schuller was born in New York City and raised in Boston. In 1982 he graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a degree in jazz performance. He performed with Herb Pomeroy, Ran Blake, George Garzone, and Jaki Byard. In 1984 he started the band Orange Then Blue. Ten years later he moved to Brooklyn and led the bands Chump Change, Schulldogs, and Jiggle. He has also worked with Dave Douglas, Nnenna Freelon, Lee Konitz, and Joe Lovano.
With Conference Call
With Orange Then Blue
With Jason Robinson
With others
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