Abe Lagrimas

Abe Lagrimas, Jr. is a drummer, vibraphonist, ukulele player, composer, author, and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award recipient.  He participated in the Betty Carter's Jazz Residency and studied at Berklee College of Music.  In 2012, Abe competed in the highly prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Drums Competition, where he was selected from the international participants as one of twelve up-and-coming drummers.  Currently based in Los Angeles, Abe's versatility has allowed him to work with varied artists including Eric Marienthal, Eric Reed, Kamasi Washington, Dontae Winslow, and Michelle Coltrane.