Jake Reed

Gretsch Artist Since: 2012

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Studio

Current Kit Setup:
Broadkaster in Piano Black Gloss
14x22 BD, 9x13 TT, 16x16 FT
9x14 Broadkaster Snare Drum
5x14 USA Custom COB Snare Drum
6.5x14 USA Custom Bronze Snare Drum

Influences:
"So many drummers! ... but here are few: John Von Ohlen, Peter Erskine, Elvin Jones, "Philly" Joe Jones, James Gadson, Jeff Porcaro, John "JR" Robinson, Harvey Mason, and Art Gore."

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"There's something so special about Gretsch drums - the sound, the feel, the way they inspire, but especially the integral role they've played in the history and development of modern music."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Work hard and be a nice person."

Bio:
Jake Reed is a professional drummer based in Los Angeles. He has performed/recorded with Katy Perry (“All You Need is Love” single), Tyrese (“Love Transaction”), Artemas (“I Like the Way You Kiss Me”), Khalid (“Heatstroke”), Kait Dunton, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Laufey, Cannons (“Sweeter”), Bruses “La Lista” and “Transplante De Corazon” (2024 Latin Grammy Nominated), Siddhartha “Acapulco” (2024 Latin Grammy Nominated), IDK, Seth MacFarlane, Glen Hansard, Kris Allen, Benny Sings, Logic (aka Peanuts), Matt Forbes, Larry Goldings, Adam Levy, Les McCann, Freda Payne, Mako, Ellis Hall, Tommy Torres, , Grace Kelly, RUEL, Tenroc “Beauty Queen,” Bruce Forman, Cow Bop, Bill Cunliffe, Bob Mintzer, Bill Holman, and Johnny Mandel. He also records for TV/film music, such as A Complete Unknown (2024), Thelma (2024), The Color Purple (2023), Palm Royale, Megamind, The Old Man (composed by Patrick Warren and T Bone Burnett), Grotesquerie, Cobra Kai, Paint (composed by Lyle Workman), Renfield, Welcome Home Franklin, Twisted Metal, MLB Fox Sports, NFL Fox Sports.

He has also published a drumset instructional book Jazz Drumset Etudes, vol 1 (Alfred Music), been published in Modern Drummer magazine, released a solo album Reed Between the Lines (2020), and released five sample packs - SUPER LIVE DRUMS, SUPER DEAD DRUMS VOL. 1-3, and SUPER NATURAL DRUMS.

He has a BM from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, as well as, an MM and DMA from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, where he was Peter Erskine’s teaching assistant for five years. He endorses Gretsch drums, Zildjian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, and Remo drumheads.

“Jake is my first choice for all playing and teaching recommendations.” — Peter Erskine