Yamaha Drums proudly welcomes Richard Spaven to Drum Artist Roster

Richard Spaven's sublime intuitive drumming and his personable nature quickly drew attention to the unique musician from UK. After Yamaha Drums have been Richard´s first choice of instruments for most of his career, Richard has now officially joined the companies prestigious Artist Roster.

Richard’s CV is impressive: since holding down the drummer’s seat at Mark de Clive-Lowe’s seminal Freesoul Sessions residency at "The Jazz Cafe" in the mid 00′s, he has gone on to become a core member of both José James’ band and co-founder of The Sure Co., as well as featuring on 4hero’s highly recommended `Play With the Changes` and ‘Extensions’ albums.

When he’s not laying down tracks in the studio, he performs live endlessly. In the past he has toured with the late GURU of Gangstarr, Flying Lotus, The Cinematic Orchestra, TY, Kaidi Tatham and US jazz sensation Gregory Porter to name but a few.

Recently Richard has concentrated on his own band and after releasing his début EP ‘Spaven’s 5ive’ on the newly minted Jazz Re:Freshed imprint back in 2010, he is back on the circuit preparing the way for the follow-up, fronting a trio that also features acclaimed pianist Grant Windsor and bassist Neil Charles.

Richard is a versatile drummer that can turn his hand to many genres always leaving a deep impression with the grooves he plays.

On his official cooperation with Yamaha Drums, Artist Relation Manager Martin Kleinbreuer quotes: “There is an exciting new Jazz-/ Soul scene happening in UK and with Richard we are proud to welcome one of the key musicians to our Artist family” adding “Richard is very familiar with Yamaha instruments and has been playing our drums and hardware for most of his career. It feels like a natural step to officially welcome him to our family of artists, where he will fit in perfectly and be a great enrichment.”

Richard says “My first proper set was a Yamaha, so I have always felt at home playing Yamaha Drums. I rely on the uncomplicated design and build quality of their drums and hardware.”

Richard will endorse Yamaha Maple Custom Absolute series with a Maple snare from the Sensitive Series.

You can catch Richard live on his current tour with José James in Europe and USA