Jim White

Drummer Jim White is a dynamic performer, producer, and educator with a rich background in both jazz and diverse musical genres. His recording and performance credits boast a remarkable array of artists, including J.D. Souther, Alison Krauss, Crystal Gayle, Jerry Douglas, Curtis Stigers, and Willie Nelson. In the jazz realm, White has recorded and performed with Maynard Ferguson, Pat Coil, Rufus Reid, Joey DeFrancesco, Stefan Karlsson, Ernie Watts, Terell Stafford, Joel Frahm and others.

As an educator, White's influence extends globally through clinics at universities and jazz festivals. Since joining the faculty at the University of Northern Colorado in 2005, he serves as Professor of Music, Jazz Studies. White holds a Master of Arts degree in Jazz Composition from Middle Tennessee State University and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Texas. White is an artist/clinician for Innovative Percussion, Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals and Remo drum heads.