Brian Blade.
A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Brian Blade established himself as a versatile, accomplished drummer early in his career, appearing on albums by the likes of Joshua Redman , Kenny Garrett , and Bob Dylan . Blade released his first album, Brian Blade Fellowship , at the age of 27 in 1998, and followed two years later with Perceptual , both on Blue Note. Always an in-demand sideman and collaborator, Blade continued to find work with a bevy of artists, including Joni Mitchell , Bill Frisell , and Wayne Shorter . Ten years after releasing his first album as the Brian Blade Fellowship , he returned with Season of Changes in 2008, this time on Verve . A year later, he released the solo Americana singer/songwriter effort Mama Rosa for the label. At the beginning of 2014, the BBF band re-signed with Blue Note in a cooperative deal with the Shreveport, Louisiana-based Mid-City Records. Their fourth album together, Landmarks , was issued in April of 2014. The