Gert-Jan Dreessen

Teaches jazz drums and rhythm classes at LUCA School of Arts
Lived, studied and gained recognition in New York City
Awarded by Belgian American Educational Foundation, Merit (US) Scholarship and Flemish government.
Worked with Logan Richardson, Jacky Terasson, Bram De Looze, Jakob Bro, Joshua Redman, Tomer Cohen, Bert Joris, Cooper Grodin, Matthew Corozine and more
Leader of several original projects: Gert-Jan Dreessen Quartet, “Dimensions” ft. string quartet, Gert-Jan Dreessen: “Private Jungle” (soloproject)
Versatile musician known for his interest in traditional and contemporary (jazz) music, classical music, electronics and hybrid drumming, odd meters and more
Composer and arranger for several (original) projects
Sideman various (inter-)national ensembles
www.gert-jandreessen.com