One of Britain’s most diverse percussionists, Joby is best known for his work performing new music. He regularly collaborates with artists such as Joanna MacGregor, John Kenny, James Wood, Stewart Copeland, Michael Finnissy, Nitin Sawhney and Sarah Leonard, as well as being a member of Britain’s leading percussion quartet ensemble bash.
Joby’s own projects explore his passions for virtuosic drumming, movement and electronics; and as a soloist he has made several broadcasts for BBC radio, and given performances across the UK, Europe and the USA. His duo new noise, with oboist Janey Miller, commissions and promotes a challenging new sound, founding it's own record label 'NNL' in 2003; whilst his collective PowerPlant explores hi-octane percussion-led music, with an electronic sound and strong visual performance.
Joby's keen interest in education is focused through his work as head of percussion at Junior Trinity College of Music, Greenwich. He is also involved in numerous education events, for organizations such as Dartington International Summer School, Goldsmiths College and the Percussive Arts Society, leading workshops focusing on rhythm, composition and improvisation, often using West African music as the stimulus. Joby studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London.
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