ArtistInfo

Ted Poor

dr, *1981 US, Rochester, New York
Musician / Composer of Jazz

Since moving to New York City in 2003, drummer/composer Ted Poor has established himself as a powerful voice on the jazz/improvised music scene. Ted is a member of the Ben Monder Quartet, the Cuong Vu Trio, the Aaron Parks Trio, the David Berkman Quartet and the Jerome Sabbagh Quartet. In addition, Ted has recently worked along side Chris Potter, Bill Frisell, Donny McCasslin, Chris Speed, Maria Schneider, Kermit Driscoll, Kate McGary, Marc Ducret, David Fiuczynski, Rich Perry, Joe Locke, Wycliffe Gordon, John McNeil and Aaron Parks. Ted has toured extensively throughout Europe, the USA, and Asia. As a leader, Ted has released a CD entitled “All Around” (Trier 2003) and has formed Third Wheel, a dynamic trio featuring Ben Monder and Ralph Alessi.

Instruments

• Drums
• Percussion
• Electric piano

Genres

• Jazz
• Folk

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