Origin Artist

An accomplished composer, explosively swinging drummer and self-assured improviser.
Bill Milkowski, TRAPS Magazine

Byron Vannoy has become one of the first call drummers in Seattle's Jazz and creative music scenes. His use of space and ability to integrate the freedom of improvisation with the nuances of various styles of music allows for a unique sound that has kept him in high demand. Byron has performed and recorded with many internationally known musicians such as Julian Priester, Herbie Hancock, Randy Brecker, Jovino Santos-Neto, Tom Scott, Wayne Horvitz, Ron Carter, Ernestine Anderson, and Hadley Caliman. In addition, he has recorded for nationally broadcast television programs as well as radio spots for the BBC.

He holds an Associate Certificate in Professional Music from Berklee College of Music, a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance from Cornish College of the Arts and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Jazz and African American Music Performance from California Institute of the Arts.

RECORDINGS FEATURING Byron Vannoy

Jaiman Crunk

Encounters

Origin 82625

Ziggurat Quartet

Calculated Gestures

Origin 82564

Mark Taylor

Spectre

Origin 82529

Carrie Wicks

Maybe

OA2 Records 22125

Nelda Swiggett

Blue-Eyed Painted Lady

OA2 Records 22108

Carrie Wicks

Barely There

OA2 Records 22093

Todd DelGiudice

Pencil Sketches

OA2 Records 22078

Carrie Wicks

I'll Get Around to It

OA2 Records 22065

Nelda Swiggett

This Time

OA2 Records 22063