Bryan Cooperrider

Bryan Cooperrider is a percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator focusing on jazz, Americana, Brazilian, and African music. He teaches music at all levels, from young kids to professionals. He founded the Brazilian percussion ensemble Sambatuque, and performs regularly with his jazz trio The Flat Fives, as well as sitting in with numerous other groups. Bryan has taught music at the high school and college level (FALA, Northern Arizona University), and at music camps (PSGW, Curry Music Camp), as well as numerous community and professional workshops.