This kit and style reminds me of William Kennedy of the Yellowjackets on their Greenhouse record. One of my all time faves. Cool stuff.

David Strayer has played and recorded drums with Paula Cole (1998 Grammy Award Winner), Gregory Porter (2010 / 2012 Grammy Best Jazz Vocal Nominee) Noir Desir, Bertrand Cantat, Claire Diterzi, Forest for the trees , Lilium, Pascal Humbert , Astrid Young, Theo Hakola, Mary Wells, Jon Paul Bjarnasson , Eric VonEssen , Chet Woo & the Troops , Angstwagen , UEM / Wiliiam Harrington , Grant Lee Buffalo, Paul Jackson, Lili Haydn, Jeff Ballard , Greg Lisher, Michelle Shocked , Slightly Weathered Teenager , Balcony , Laurence Cottle , Phil Yost, Knee Jerk Reaction , Derek Sherinian, Cliff Wagner & the Old 7 , Kenny Wolleson, Tom Lilly, Tim Emmons, Strayer has toured Europe , Asia and the USA and has performed at many festivals including the Coachella festival and the Idyllwild Jazz Festival .Strayer play's vintage Gretsch , Sonor , Slingerland and Ludwig drums . 

The Eagle Has Landed

Percussion improv in Joshua Tree on rock base with found objects

Recorded 2004 (unreleased)
Kenny Treseder: tenor sax, composer
Tom Zink: piano
Jeffrey Littleton: bass
Chris Wabich: drums

Closing Time

David Edward Strayer has played and recorded drums with Paula Cole (1998 Grammy Award Winner), Gregory Porter (2014 Best Jazz Vocal Grammy Award Winner), Noir Desir, Bertrand Cantat, Claire Diterzi, Forest For The Trees, Carl Stephenson , Donny McCaslin(David Bowie Blackstar) Lilium, Pascal Humbert, Theo Hakola, Mary Wells, Jon Paul Bjarnasson, Grant Lee Buffalo, Grant Phillips, Dick Aven. Tim Carroll, Luella Wood, Paul Jackson, Lili Haydn, Jeff Ballard , Michelle Shocked, Balcony , Laurence Cottle , Phil Yost, Darrin Bradbury
Renee Wahl , Stuart Mathis , Strolling Omens , Taco Shoals , Stuffy Shmitt.


David Strayer, an incredibly versatile and extremely musical drummer. His keen understanding of the sensibilities needed to bring to life so many different kinds of music, like a hard hitting rock tune, a controlled pop song, or a jazz flavored instrumental piece, makes him the drummer of choice for so many people. His musicality, knowledge, and authenticity with the drums makes his voice strong and unique. He knows exactly what is needed to bring the music to its highest point.
Jeff Ballard (chick corea, ray charles, pat metheney, lionel louke brad mehldau)


Howdy there! Im Michael Leasure and I am the touring and recording drummer for Walter Trout for over 8 years now and have also played with Edgar Winter, Buddy Miles and many other artists. I have known David Strayer for well over 20 years now. We have worked closely and played together in many diverse and challenging musical environments. He is absolutely hands down one of my favorite drummers. He has his own and inimitable style and a great work ethic. He could play anything with anybody anywhere ... a monster among us.
ML
www.soundcloud.com/davidstrayerdrummer

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