Drummer / composer

Welcome

““..Anyone is Better than Here is an amazing debut of a drummer and composer that we will be hearing from for a long time.””

— Modern Drummer Magazine (Mark Griffith)

““Anyone is Better than Here is a fully realized startlingly original first statement from a visionary drummer-composer.””

— Downbeat Magazine (Bill Milkowski)

Excerpt from Lydia Leibman Productions

“Drummer and composer Jeremy Dutton is thrilled to announce the June 16, 2023 release of his eagerly-awaited recording debut, Anyone is Better Than Here. Celebrated for his stellar work as a sideman with such luminaries as Vijay Iyer and Gerald Clayton as well as his innovative contributions to the work of his peers on Joel Ross’ and James Francies’ critically-acclaimed Blue Note releases – Jeremy Dutton is the pulse of a new generation of young lions within the jazz idiom. Produced by Dutton alongside celebrated drummer and composer Kendrick Scott, Anyone is Better Than Here is a coming-of-age story that reflects Dutton’s commitment to self-acceptance as a means of growth, and as a result, the album’s tracks serve as a vulnerable and vital document of the artist’s compositional prowess and singular style. Alongside Dutton, this comprehensive piece features some of the most exciting names in jazz today, including vibraphonist Joel Ross, saxophonist Ben Wendel, trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, pianist James Francies, guitarist Mike Moreno and bassists Matt Brewer and Daryl Johns.”

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Moving in a matrices of sound, Houston born drummer Jeremy Dutton weaves a netting of intention, comprising explicit and implied articulations, steady and emergent pulses. (Bluenote Records) A resident of New York for the past 9 years, Dutton is the rhythmic force behind some of the most critically acclaimed jazz records including "Kingmaker" (Joel Ross Bluenote), “Who Are You?” (Joel Ross Bluenote), “Flight” (James Francies Bluenote), “Purest Form” (James Francies Bluenote), and “Magdalena” (Maria Grand Biophilia). In every setting Dutton proves himself to be both a vital collaborator and creator. Aiming always for what is true and organic in every situation.

He has performed in venues all over the world including Ronnie Scotts(London), Elbphilharmonie Hamburg (Germany), The Montreal Jazz Festival (Canada), Pori Jazz Festival (Finland), The Jazzlab (Australia), Bluenote Tokyo (Japan), and The Village Vanguard (NYC). Despite his rhythmic mastery, vulnerability is the currency that Dutton trades in as he chooses more angular and subtle paths to communicate with his fellow musicians.

This commitment to detail and subtlety is no surprise when viewed next to Dutton's cache of teachers that includes Billy Hart, Kendrick Scott, Tyshawn Sorey, and Victor Lewis. It’s no wonder that Dutton was asked at 21 years old to serve as drum chair in the illustrious Vijay Iyer Sextet and has also performed with Ambrose Akinmusire, Camila Meza, Gerald Clayton, Linda Oh, Keyon Harrold, Logan Richardson, Brandee Younger, Charles Altura, Melissa Aldana, Mike Moreno, Maria Grand, Philip Dizack, Sasha Berliner, Stefon Harris, Tigran Hamasayan, Melanie Charles, Taylor Eigsti, Bobby Watson, Matt Stevens, Harish Raghavan, Jacky Terrasson, Ben Wendel, Immanuel Wilkins, and Marquis Hill.

On his first album as a leader, “Anyone is Better than Here”, Dutton tells a coming of age story about self acceptance and looks to establish himself as a worthwhile composer. Produced by Kendrick Scott and Dutton, the album’s memorable melodies and strong improvisational performances give life to a bright and beautiful album that's not without grit.