Julius Rogers Band
Jazz Drummer from AUS
Personnel
Julius Rogers, drums
David Galli, saxophone and piano
Ruben Espinosa, bass
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Australian-born Julius Rogers is an accomplished drummer, producer, and composer whose dynamic artistry bridges contemporary jazz, world music, hip hop, and classical influences. His highly versatile style and distinctive sound have established him as one of the most in-demand drummers in Miami and beyond.
From 2018 to 2021, Julius was a member of the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, an early milestone in a career defined by both technical mastery and creative exploration. In 2022, he released his debut album Witching Hour—a concept project capturing the atmospheric aesthetics of Noir and Neo-Noir cinema through a diverse range of jazz idioms. Drawing inspiration from UK jazz, ’70s fusion, neo-soul, jazz-funk, modal jazz, lounge music, and impressionism, the album reflects Julius’s ability to blend genres into an evocative, cinematic soundscape.
In April 2023, Julius was accepted into the Frost School of Music to pursue a Master’s in Jazz Performance, receiving a full scholarship, a Graduate Teaching Assistantship under the mentorship of Grammy-winning drummer Dafnis Prieto, and recognition as a Mancini Fellow at the prestigious Henry Mancini Institute. He was also invited to join the 2024 JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band session in Aspen, Colorado, led by renowned trumpeter Etienne Charles. Most recently, Julius became a member of the critically acclaimed Frost Jazz Orchestra from 2024-2025.
As a performer, Julius has been gigging internationally since 2015, with performances across the USA, Australia, France, Hungary, Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. He has worked with an impressive roster of acclaimed musicians including The Rodriguez Brothers, Dick Oatts, Linda May Han Oh, Fabian Almazan, Katie Noonan, Sean Jones, Jaleel Shaw, Marcus Strickland, John Daversa, and George Garzone.
Since moving to the USA in 2023, Julius Rogers has quickly become one of Miami’s most in-demand drummers. With a highly versatile style that seamlessly blends contemporary jazz, hip hop, world music, and classical influences, he has crafted a unique and unmistakable sound on the drums that is truly unparalleled.