Welcome! Jeff Crouse is a drummer/ percussionist living in Cary, NC with a passion for music. Jazz, Blues, Praise and Worship are some favorites. He has learned from and been inspired by many people including Catrina Crouse, Jim & Regina Crouse, Howard Curtis, Dr. John Floyd, Chip McNeil, Steve Bagby, Steve Rucker, Grant Osborne, Paul Bomar, Doug Largent, Jim Martinez, Alan Heckle, Peter Innocenti, Steve Hobbs, Fred Westbrook, Dave Youngman, John Brown, Ed Paolantonio, Paul Westlake, The Clayton Piano Festival, and Scott Sawyer.
Jeff has been playing drums and percussion for over 35 years. He began as many people do by joining the school band in 6th grade. He attended Virginia Tech and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Percussion Performance. Jeff went on to the University of Miami and after two years, he received his Master’s in Studio Jazz Drumming. Since then he has taught privately, recorded, and worked as a freelance drummer in the Raleigh, NC area.
I can also be found playing every Sunday at 11am with the praise band at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Cary. We play a mix of contemporary praise and worship music, hymns, and jazz.
Are you needing live music for your restaurant, wedding, private party, or event? Contact me here and I'd be glad to provide music!