Justin Tyson

Independent gospel drummer Justin Tyson is son of the late organist Craig Tyson and Shawn Tyson's nephew. Justin Tyson is a talented and respected up-and-coming musician living in New York City. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan but raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, he started playing the drums at the age of three and from that day on continued to perfect his craft. Tyson is a Berklee College of Music alumnus; there his love for the drums and music in general expanded. Justin has played for Jessie J, Estelle, Mos Def, Tyrese, Cubic Zirconia, Sirah, Ryan Leslie and is currently the drummer for Esperanza Spalding and Now vs Now. 2022 and 2023: tour with Herbie Hancock  & band.

Justin Tyson: Drum Spot with Herbie Hancock in "Actual Proof" - 2022 Herbie Hancock (p), Terence Blanchard (tp), James Genus (b), Lionel Loueke (g, voc), Justin Tyson (dr) - Montreux - Switzerland - 2022

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Justin Tyson: THE COOL DRUM SOLO with Robert Glasper Robert Glasper ( Keys, Vocals) Burniss Travis (Bass) Jahi Sundance (Turntables) Marseille - France

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Justin Tyson: "Actual Proof" Herbie Hancock (p), Terence Blanchard (tp), James Genus (b), Lionel Loueke (g, voc), Justin Tyson (dr) Montreux - Switzerland - 2022

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