EJ STRICKLAND

SMALLS NYC / FEBRUARY 1

Enoch Jamal "E.J." Strickland will bring his dynamic and multifaceted performance to Smalls Jazz Club in New York City. Strickland, a significant force on over 60 albums in the past decade, will showcase his diverse influences and exceptional talent as both a drummer and composer. Raised in a creative household in Miami and trained at the New School in New York, Strickland has developed a distinctive sound under the guidance of jazz luminaries like Reggie Workman and Buster Williams, along with early professional experiences with Ravi Coltrane and Russell Malone.

Strickland's performance at Smalls Jazz Club is expected to highlight his eclectic influences, blending Latin, Afrobeat, hip-hop, and jazz elements. With his quintet supporting him, his precise and soulful drumming will captivate the audience, affirming his reputation as a world-class musician with a powerful and innovative voice in contemporary jazz. CLR