Based in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, John Bartlit is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist working locally, nationally, and internationally, in a wide variety of styles: in concert, television, and radio and film. He has spent many years as a classical percussionist, composer, producer, visual artist, clown, playwright, and accompanist with professional dance companies as well as leading his own groups. He has worked with many contemporary composers such as John Cage, Lou Harrison, James Tenney and Christian Wolff to name a very few. As a “jazz artist” for the last 25 years, John is primarily a drummer whose talents richly enhance the performances of other musicians, from duos, trios, and quartets, to larger ensembles.

“To set up a gig, contact John Bartlit at 505-453-4655.”