Drummer

From joining the Tommy Dorsey band at age 19 to playing with Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman, and Count Basie to leading his own Grammy nominated ensembles, no drummer alive has created a body of work equal to that of Jeff Hamilton’s. His contributions to the bands of seminal jazz figures such as Ray Brown, Oscar Peterson, and Ella Fitzgerald and current stars like Diana Krall and Michael Bublé make him one of the most in-demand drummers of his generation. Join the Springfield Symphony Jazz Orchestra for an evening featuring Richmond, IN native Hamilton as they play some of the most compelling works from his five-decade career. You won’t want to miss the special Battle Royale with our own superb timekeeper (and Hamilton protégé) Maria Marmarou.

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Hammer Time: A Swingin’ Retrospective With Jeff Hamilton

John Legend Theater

You’ll have “the world on a string” as we pay tribute to three of the most iconic divas in all of jazz in this tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan. Don't miss our first jazz concert in the “new” Jacobs Music Center!

A Tribute to Ella, Billie and Sarah

Jacobs Music Center

West coast legend Jeff Hamilton returns to Dizzy’s Club with his sizzling organ trio. The drummer, composer, and tireless band leader brings his deep pocket wherever he goes, in whatever context he plays. This classic trio features artists of international praise: Akiko Tsuruga on organ and Steve Kovalcheck on guitar. Expect an evening of nuanced lyricism, soulful interplay, and hard swinging tunes. 

Drummer

Jeff Hamilton

Events

Past events

Mar 22, 2025

Hammer Time: A Swingin’ Retrospective With Jeff Hamilton · Springfield Symphony Orchestra (OH)

Nov 23, 2024

A Tribute to Ella, Billie and Sarah · San Diego Symphony

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