Bruce Ditmas

Bruce Ditmas is a versatile drummer and percussionist who's made waves in jazz and avant-garde circles with his innovative approach. Known for bridging acoustic and electronic textures, he gained recognition through collaborations with genre-bending artists like Carla Bley and Paul Bley, whose musical legacies he honors in recent releases like *The Music of Carla Bley* and *Homage to Paul Bley*. A stalwart of New York’s experimental scene since the 1970s, Ditmas has also worked with jazz giants like Gil Evans and Enrico Rava, bringing his signature rhythmic curiosity to projects that blur the lines between improvisation and composition. His work, including the introspective *What If* and collaborative *Synergy*, showcases a career built on sonic exploration and deep reverence for jazz innovators.