Bryan Bowman is a Bay Area drummer, pianist, composer and the author of the book, Syncopation Companion, published by Sher Music Co. in 2021. The book explores more than 100 ways to use Ted Reed’s book, Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer.

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His 2015 debut release Like Minds was well received by critics and DJ’s alike and was named in two “Best of 2015” lists, reaching #1 on WHFC’s Top 15 of 2015, Desert Island Picks, and called a “noteworthy local jazz release” in KQED’s Top Ten Bay Area Jazz Releases of 2015. The CD received nationwide radio play and was in extensive rotation on the Bay Area’s jazz station KCSM 91 upon release.

Bryan has played with many great musicians in the Bay Area. He toured the US with RCA artists Behan/Johnson and has traveled throughout Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico.

In January of 2013 he performed at the historic SFJAZZ Grand Opening with Mary Stallings, Eric Reed and Matt Penman.