Brian Blade

An intensely thoughtful drummer, composer, and bandleader, Brian Blade is a holistic performer, skillfully throwing himself into myriad adventurous jazz contexts, but he also has an ear for folky introspection and cross-genre exploration. Emerging in the late '90s, Blade quickly established himself as a versatile sideman, appearing on albums with Joshua Redman, Kenny Garrett, and Brad Mehldau. At the same time, he drew attention from artists outside the jazz tradition, appearing on recordings with esteemed singer/songwriters like Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, and Emmylou Harris. H...