John Bryant is a percussionist, music producer, and composer whose work is featured in Emmy Award winning documentary films. He has composed the musical scores for three dance works commissioned by the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and has toured with Ray Charles and the Paul Winter Consort. Originally from Virginia, John majored in Percussion at the University of North Texas where he played and recorded with the 1 O’Clock Lab band. He has performed and/or recorded with many artists including Ray Charles, Don Henley, Gary Burton, Joe Walsh, and The Dallas Symphony. He is currently on the faculty of Southern Methodist University as Adjunct Lecturer of Music Production and Drumset Studies.
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