Juan Chiavassa
Argentine Drummer Rising
Emerging jazz drummer blending hard-swinging bebop with contemporary sensibilities, mentored by legends.
About
Juan Chiavassa is a drummer, producer, and composer from Venado Tuerto, Argentina, currently based in Brooklyn. Born in 1991, he studied at Berklee College of Music on scholarship and was chosen for the drum chair in Mike Stern's band. His 2025 debut album 'Fourth Generation' features world-class collaborators including John Patitucci, George Garzone, and Leo Genovese.
Music Style
Chiavassa combines light-touch cymbal play with dynamic drum accents and an unerring sense of time. His approach blends hard-swinging jazz tradition with contemporary influences, rooted in bebop and the freewheeling sounds of the 1960s-70s.
Background
- Hometown
- Venado Tuerto, Argentina
- Education
- Berklee College of Music
- Instruments
- drums
- Active
- 2010s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Mike Stern, Jack DeJohnette, and Wayne Shorter — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Juan Chiavassa's next NYC show is Saturday, July 11 at Ornithology Jazz Club.