Started playing drums when he was 12 and became immersed in all styles of music playing in the junior and high school jazz bands, percussion ensemble, marching band, orchestra, wind ensemble and other professional groups aside from his academic studies. Jake focused more on his compositional and production skills when beginning college and ever since has been hired for many gigs including writing music for commercials and and television for many European nations. He has a cliental based in over thirty countries, has played on more than 1000 tracks and has over 1000 5 star rating reviews and has performed with some of the best musicians on the planet. Is versatile in many styles including Rock, Jazz, Latin, Hip Hop, R&B. Etc.
Collaborations
Jake has performed and worked with professionals such as:
Dave Weckl-Labeled “One of the best 25 drummers of all time” by magazine Modern Drummer
Kevin Olusola-Beat Boxer for Pentatonix
Joe Penna-Myster Guitar Man (Youtube Star with over 2 million subscribers)
John Faddis-Hall of Fame trumpet player
Jeff Tain Watts-Grammy award/drummer for Jay Leno Show
Eric Marienthal-Saxaphonist for Chick Correa
Gordon Goodwin-Grammy award/director for the Big Phat Band
Jenny Oaks Baker-National Symphony Orchestra
Nathan Pacheco-Yanni Voices
Kurt Bestor-Composer of “Prayer of the Children” and “Mamma don’t you weep”
La Onda Caribena- Directed by “Best of State” director Caleb Chapman
