Adrian D’Souza is a versatile drummer involved in the New York jazz circuit. Born in Bombay, India, he started his musical pursuits at the age of five, performing on national radio and television. After getting his B.A Economics from the Bombay University, he went on to take the drummers seat in the Louis Banks Quartet. His fascination with cultures and music of other countries led him to travel across the globe.
Over the years, Adrian has traveled to Africa, Middle East, Far East, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Europe and America. During these visits, he lived with the locals, assimilated the culture, studied the music, its ethnocity and the applications of specific rhythms. Adrian has performed at the Hasangatta festival in Bangalore which also featured Ali Akbar Khan and Grammy award winner Vishwa Mohan Bhut. Adrian d’Souza has worked with renowned Carnatic singer Rama Mani and mridangam maestro T.S. Mani from Bangalore.
Adrian D’Souza is now based in New York. He is a member of the International Association of Jazz Educators and a student of Peter Erskine. He works extensively with Roseanna Vitro. Adrian also works with Special EFX and Ratzo Harris . Besides studying and performing in and around the New York area , he has recorded with Roseanna Vitro, Jon Lucien, Special EfX, John Fedchock, Charles Pillow, Lao Tizer, Paranoise and The Indica Project.
Adrian has played with Art Davis, Eddie Gomez, Gary Bartz, John Hicks, Eddie Daniels, Ed Cherry, Mark Soskin, Chieli Minucci, Don Braden, Dave Mann, Gerald Veasley, Paul Keller, Chuck Bergeron, Jerry Brooks, Dave Kikoski , Shelly Berg and Mike Orta , who are among the most respected, famous jazz musicians in America.
In October 2003 he represented the Indian continent by performing in Johannesburg with the United Nations Jazz Orchestra featuring Miriam Makeba. In attendance were Nelson Mandela and President Mbeki of South Africa and the European Commission.
Adrian d’Souza’s debut album It’s About Time featuring Don Braden, Roseanna Vitro, Chieli Minucci, Allen Farnham and Bob Bowen was released during the winter of 2002.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
