George Schuller

George Schuller is a jazz drummer and bandleader known for his versatility across the postbop and avant-garde traditions. Born in 1958 into a musical family, he is the son of composer Gunther Schuller and the brother of bassist Ed Schuller. After graduating from the New England Conservatory of Music in 1982, he founded the twelve-piece ensemble Orange Then Blue in 1984 and later led the groups Schulldogs, Chump Change, and Jiggle from his base in Brooklyn. He has performed and recorded with a wide range of musicians, including Jaki Byard, George Garzone, Ran Blake, Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, and Dave Douglas.