Sebastien Jego

Sebastien Jego, originally from France is a highly accomplished Jazz Drummer. He has had over 20 years of experience performing and teaching all over the world.
He graduated with a Degree of excellence from the Drum School "Nadia et Gilles Touche", Aix-en-Provence, France, 1993-2004.

Sebastien's strengths are also in Rock, Funk and World rhythms.

Sebastien has performed with various ensembles all over Europe, including Paris, Marseille, Italy, Belgium, Spain, and Turkey.
He has played alongside some of the jazz greats such as Nina Simone, Wayne Shorter and has played with the accomplished Italian musician Stefano di Battista.
Furthermore, Sebastien was the long-standing drummer for the group "Amelong" exploring Argentinian folklore with singer and composer Manuel Amelong.

Now based in Melbourne, Sebastien has played in various Jazz festivals including the Wangaratta Jazz festival, Port Fairy Jazz festival, Mornington Jazz festival and Castlemaine Jazz festival. He regularly plays at the prestigious Jazz venue "The Paris Cat" with a number of Jazz ensembles. He also plays in a world/latin/funk ensemble: "Bonniemuse & Reflejos" showing off his versatility.

Although Jazz trained, he is well rounded in his teaching approach and can teach many styles, from Rock to Pop to Funk to Reggae.
He teaches from his home studio along with his partner who offers singing and piano lessons. Sebastien is a passionate teacher and a life long musician. If you want a worldly, passionate and educated approach, he is your man, you might even pick up some French along the way!

Click on these links or paste them into your browser to see some videos!
Manuel Amelong (Argentinian folk)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNRf2uhHzV8

Agus Batara Quartet (Jazz)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LamswH6ir1g

Line matter (Jazz) tribute to Pat Matheny
https://www.facebook.com/linematterband/videos/2208344539187098/