Daniel Freedman

ABOUT Daniel03.jpeg The musical vision of drummer, percussionist and composer Daniel Freedman extends well beyond the reach of his drum kit. A master rhythmic catalyst, he brings a boundless imagination to his gift for sonic alchemy, conjuring sparks from unexpected combinations of collaborators, influences and cultures. Freedman’s innate ability to discover the pulse-pounding groove at the heart of any musical situation has informed his eclectic fascinations, which range from swinging jazz to deep-rooted blues, along with wide-ranging traditions from Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and beyond. Those instincts led him from the fertile early ‘90s scene at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City to the Broadway stage, as part of David Byrne’s acclaimed American Utopia as well as the mo