jadenalistersamson

Bengaluru

At just three years old, Jaden Alister Samson picked up his first pair of drumsticks, beginning a musical journey rooted in rhythm, movement, and sound. Today, he is a Bangalore-based drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, and live performer, blending jazz fusion, Carnatic rhythm, Konnakol, Afro-percussion, R&B, hip-hop, orchestral colours, and contemporary production. His musical journey has been shaped by legendary musicians and educators, including Drums Shivamani, Trilok Gurtu, Vidwan Ghatam Udupa, Jeoraj Stanley George, Mike Johnston, and Ustad Zakir Hussain. His influences include Yanni, Snarky Puppy, Billy Cobham, Trilok Gurtu, and Michael Jackson, whose approaches to rhythm, composition, and expression continue to inspire his artistic voice. Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in music, Jaden continues to perform, arrange, and compose across diverse musical settings. Confluence, co-written with Samuel Benjamin, marks his debut as a composer.