About
Originally from the east bay in California, Jimmy Brents is a freelance drummer based out of San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Jimmy graduated cum laude from the Berklee College of Music in 2023, where he studied under reknowned drummers and educators such as John Ramsay, Neil Smith, Alberto Netto, and Thomas Schmidt. While primarily playing popular styles such as rock, pop, and jazz, Jimmy also studied and performed diverse styles such as Afro-Cuban and West African drumming. During his time at Berklee, Jimmy also worked as an accompanist for the vocal department, sharpening his sightreading skills and mastering the ability to adjust his drumming live to an artist's specifications.
Since graduating college, Jimmy has played drums in countless professional studio recording sessions, as well as providing drums to artists around the world through his remote recording work. Outside the studio Jimmy has performed with many acts, from award winning cover and wedding bands to Grammy nominated artists.
Off the drum set, Jimmy has a strong background in music production. With experience in Logic and Pro Tools, Jimmy has served as a mixing engineer and co-producer for various projects.
Jimmy is currently available for remote tracking, in person session work, performances, and tours.