Vic firth Please join us in welcoming Ulysses Owens Jr. to the Vic Firth Family!
Heralded as a “powerhouse of a showman” (Glide Magazine), a “legitimate jazz triple threat” (Critical Jazz) and a drummer who “take[s] a back seat to no one” (The New York Times), performer, producer and educator Ulysses Owens Jr. goes the limit in the jazz world and beyond.
Owens has also gained special attention for his performances on the GRAMMY award-winning albums Dedicated to You (Kurt Elling) The Good Feeling (Christian McBride Big Band.) GRAMMY award-nominated albums; Giant Steps,” and Countdown (Joey Alexander) Out Here, Live at The Village Vanguard (Christian McBride Trio) and most recently, Nat King Cole, and Me (Gregory Porter.)
Owens family founded Don’t Miss a Beat, Inc., a non-profit organization empowering young people to dream big. As DMAB Artistic Director, Owens has created programs for over 300 children and teens annually.
Ulysses go-to sticks are:
Modern Jazz Collection 2: HERE
Heritage Brushes: HERE
REMIX Broomcorn: HERE
RUTE Series: HERE
VicKick Beaters: HERE
BCS1 – Becken Cymbal Mallet: HERE
“My creativity is driven mostly by my desire to give the music everything it requires. I am constantly in love with being a supportive drummer, and timekeeper to everyone who is on the bandstand with me. I have been playing Vic Firth for over 20 years. They are the most consistent drumstick and manufacturing company in the world. As a drummer, I have to utilize products that I can rely on that allows me to be the consistent musician that has given me the privilege to work with many artists around the world.”
Thank You Ulysses! And Welcome To The Family!
Ulysses Owens Jr. Vic Firth Page: HERE
Ulysses Owens Jr. Website: HERE
Ulysses Owens Jr. Facebook: HERE
Ulysses Owens Jr. Instagram: HERE
Ulysses Owens Jr. Twitter: HERE
