Known for his creative and innovative style, Joel Litwin is a favorite drummer/percussionist among acoustic artists and regional bands in and around Seattle WA and the West Coast.

His credits include projects with some of the most innovative artists on the West Coast, including Tucker Martine, Amy Denio, and Michael Manring.

Joel performs and records with many top acoustic artists in Seattle and the west coast, including Erin Corday, Hand to Mouth and Incendio.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Joel grew up playing jazz in downtown clubs. He lived on the east coast for several years, where he studied African rhythms with master drummer Richard Hill and jazz drums with Bob Moses.

Joel then found a home on the west coast, where he developed a love for Brazilian music and began applying traditional rhythms to non-traditional instruments. His style has made him a favorite on the Seattle and Northwest acoustic music scene, and his creative use of handmade and found instruments (including a slightly battered briefcase) makes for some unique sounds on stage and in the studio.

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