About Jeremy Carlstedt

Jeremy Carlstedt has established himself over the past twenty five years as one of the most innovative and unique drummers in New York and appears on ten records as a leader and on over twenty-five records as a sideman. He has toured across North America, Europe, and Africa, playing some of the most high-profile music festivals including Newport Jazz Festival, Vision Festival, Cape Town Jazz Festival, and concerts at Lincoln Center. Having begun playing drums at the age of eight, Carlstedt later attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and the New School but received his most profound training as the protégé of legendary jazz drummer, Chico Hamilton, appearing on 10 records by the latter maestro. Hamilton declared, “Jeremy will become one of the giants in the music world.” Having grown up playing along to Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin, and observing numerous gigs by drummer Denis Charles, Carlstedt’s path as a drummer and percussionist has fostered him to develop a unique approach to his instrument that blends jazz and rock. His solo records, When I Wake Up (2012), Stars Are Far (2015), and Sound Escapes (2020) established his unique sound. Carlstedt is also a cutting-edge composer and improviser much sought after in New York and beyond, having played with Hamilton, Vincent Chancey, Brian Settles, Ursula Rucker, Tim Motzer, Anders Nilsson, Neil Podgurski, K. J. Holmes (LIP-Love Is Power), Rick Parker, and numerous others.