Jake Goldbas - 'If you're not early, you're late.'

Jake Goldbas, drummer for Dear Evan Hansen discussing one of the most important things to know about being a success in the music business here in New York City.

Grammy© nominated drummer Jake Goldbas is increasingly praised for his remarkable musical direction and production on the world stage. With a hand firmly pressed on the jazz tradition, he has recorded and performed with Dave Brubeck, Aretha Franklin, Christian McBride, Wyclef Jean, Candido Camero, Patti Austin, Stefon Harris, and for the Broadway Productions of The Color Purple and Dear Evan Hansen. Yet the passion and articulate detail that characterizes his musical direction has recently opened important doors beyond genre. Goldbas has been appointed musical director the National Arts Awards for the past two years, where he has led tributes to Tony Bennett, Herbie Hancock, Lady Gaga, and Esperanza Spalding. He is also an integral part of the sensational sound of Michael Blume, the viral success of John Splitoff’s latest release, “Sing to You,” as well as his work with The Knocks on their debut album "55".

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