Jonathan C Barber

Jonathan C Barber
Windsor, CT
Grant amount: $14,620

About the Artist

International recording artist, composer, educator and bandleader Jonathan Barber was voted the #1 Up-and-Coming Drummer of 2018 in Modern Drummer. Barber has already recorded and toured worldwide with such artists as Pat Metheny, Terence Blanchard, Erykah Badu, Nicholas Payton, Buster Williams, Jimmy Greene, Jeremy Pelt, Wallace Roney, Terrace Martin, Jennifer Holiday, Harold Mabern, Steve Davis, J.D. Allen, Walter Smith III, The Brooklyn Philharmonic and many more. In addition to his first-call status as a sideman, Barber has stepped forth as a composer and leader with his band Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead. Even with Barber’s history of high-profile gigs and recordings taken into consideration, DownBeat magazine gave his latest album “Legacy Holder” 4.5 stars. Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead is a powerful declaration of intent for a band that’s been making waves on the modern jazz scene. Barber’s blend of classic, swinging jazz with elements of gospel, rock, soul, and fusion is a compelling showcase of Barber’s broad stylistic range as a drummer, performer and composer. May 13, 2022 Jonathan Barber & Vision Ahead will release their newest album entitled “Poetic” which will be along their second National United States Tour. Newly appointed Jazz Drum Instructor at the University of Connecticut, Jonathan Barber’s desire is to lead by example inspiring younger musicians to stay committed to their passion and be true to their vision.