Jake Reed is a professional drummer based in Los Angeles. He has performed/recorded with Katy Perry (“All You Need is Love” single), trioKAIT, Bill Holman, Johnny Mandel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Bill Cunliffe, Bruce Forman, Cow Bop, Seth MacFarlane, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Matt Forbes, Larry Goldings, Anthony Wilson, Adam Levy, Bob Mintzer, Les McCann, Freda Payne, Andrew Synowiec, Mako, Ellis Hall, and Tommy Torres. He also does a lot of recording for TV/film music, including TV shows, such as "The Old Man" (composed by Patrick Warren and T Bone Burnett), "Ordinary Joe", "Queer As Folk" reboot, and the upcoming Apple TV+ show "Mrs. American Pie." He has also published a drumset instructional book called "Jazz Drumset Etudes, vol 1" (Alfred Music), released his first solo album Reed Between the Lines (2020), and released two sample packs - SUPER DEAD DRUMS & SUPER NATURAL DRUMS.

“Jake is my first choice for all playing and teaching recommendations.” — Peter Erskine