Geoffrey Dean Trio

April 11, 2025 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center: 605 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 Get Directions

“In addition to being an accomplished drummer, author, and educator, Eric Binder is a versatile composer.” -

Chicago Jazz Magazine

“...Binder’s loose-limbed pulse follows in the tradition of Elvin Jones.” -Jazzwise Magazine

“Hard bop fans now have another reason to rejoice.” -All About Jazz 4.5/5 Stars

Dr. Eric Binder is a drummer, composer, author, and educator from New York. He is recognized

for his unique sound and approach that is deeply rooted in the history and tradition of the

swinging music of the 1940s-1960s.

Binder has studied under the mentorship of Joel Spencer. Additionally, he learned from greats

like George Coleman Sr., Kendrick Scott, Marcus Gilmore, Jeremy Pelt, Ron Bridgewater, Larry

Gray, and John Swana.

His playing can be heard on over a dozen records, spanning from trios and duos, to quartets and

more. Most notably, his time touring and recording with bassist, the late Malcolm Cecil,

producer for Stevie Wonder. Binder has multiple records under his own name which received

significant recognition (DownBeat Magazine Editor’s Picks, Wynton Marsalis’ Monthly Record

Round Up, JazzWise Magazine Print Review). Binder has played and/or recorded in ensembles

featuring musicians such as Walter Smith III, Joel Frahm, Harish Raghavan, Petros Klampanis,

Christos Rafalides, Clint Holmes, and Michael Davis.

Binder has toured the Northeast and Midwest extensively. As a leader he has played Chris’ Jazz

Café in Philadelphia, Jazz Showcase in Chicago, Con Alma in Pittsburgh, Fulton Street

Collective in Chicago, Windish Entertainment in West Chester, and Madison Theatre in Albany.

As a sideman, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago, and more.

As an author, Binder has published eight books. He is a digital author with Hudson Music. His

2019 publication “10 Snare Drum Etudes for Improvisation” was voted #3 Best Method Book in

the Modern Drummer Magazine 2020 Readers Poll. Furthermore, Binder has other original

musical works, articles, and interviews published.

Binder proudly endorses Craviotto Drums, Mongiello Cymbals, and Vitalizer Pedals.

Live at Windish Entertainment in West Chester PA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BkuR60UqfA

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