Jacob Wutzke Trio live at Cornerstone

Jazz drummer and composer Jacob Wutzke leads a trio of some of Canada's finest jazz musicians, performing a mix of Wutzke's original music and fresh arrangements of jazz classics.

Noted for his precise technique, creativity, and joyful, uplifting sense of swing, Jacob performs regularly both as a leader and as a sideman. A staple of the jazz scene, he has performed and recorded with Caity Gyorgy, Ira Coleman, Jocelyn Gould, Benny Benack iii, Anthony D’Alessandro, Bryn Roberts and more. He also regularly tours with his own groups performing original material at clubs and festivals across Canada and the USA.

Having studied at Humber College (Bachelor of Music - 2019) and McGill University (Masters in Jazz Performance - 2022), Jacob is well-respected in the music community and can be seen performing at prestigious clubs, halls, and jazz festivals around the globe. He is also a committed music educator and author, having self-published several drum method books that have become essential practice tools for drummers around the world.

Jacob has released 3 albums as a leader — "You Better Bet" (2025, Cellar Music Group), “Show Yourself” (2023, Independent) and a duo album with saxophonist Lucas Dubovik entitled “Take it in Stride” (2024, Independent).

Jacob proudly endorses Evans Drumheads, ProMark Sticks, Funch Cymbals, Protection Racket cases, and Cympad felts.

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