Zach Danziger sits in that rare space where high-level drumming and music technology actually meet in real performance. He’s widely associated with the modern hybrid approach—acoustic kit plus electronics—used in musical ways (not gimmicks), and he became an important figure in the downtown New York scene where groove, improvisation, and sound design overlap.
Danziger’s work is deeply connected to forward-leaning jazz and groove projects, including collaborations with players such as Wayne Krantz and Donny McCaslin, and he co-led/appeared in projects like Boomish with bassist Tim Lefebvre. His discography includes major credits in the electronic-jazz world tied to Uri Caine/Bedrock (with Lefebvre), a group known for blending live drumming with electronic and DJ elements in a way that still feels human and improvisational. His recorded output is also documented through extensive session and project credits across the jazz/avant and electronic side of modern drumming.
Beyond bandstand work, Danziger’s name is strongly connected to clinic culture and drum education. At PASIC 2018, he presented a featured session titled “Concepts for Live Electro-acoustic Multimedia Performance,” reflecting his long-running focus on integrating performance, electronics, and arrangement concepts in a live setting. Berklee College of Music also hosted him for multiple drum set clinics during his 2019 Avedis Zildjian artist residency.
Film/TV and soundtrack work is another major lane in his career. His official artist profiles note performing and composing/recording contributions tied to large-scale film soundtracks and productions—work that depends as much on precision and sound control as it does on feel.
Recent activity: Danziger has continued to stay visible as both a player and educator, including long-form recent interviews and feature appearances (including a September 2025 episode of Drummers on Drumming focused on the records that influenced his playing).
Gear: Pearl:Zildjian, Ableton ,iZotope Trash 2,KAT KP2, Gretch Drums
Sources: Percussive Arts Society (PASIC 2018 archive); DRUM! Magazine; Vic Firth (artist profile); Berklee College of Music events; Tim Lefebvre official store/credits (Boomish); IMDb (soundtrack credits).
Update: January 23, 2026
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