BIO

Zachary Elsasser is a Multi-genre instrumentalist and drummer with years of experience playing professionally around the world. With a Bachelor's Degree in Music from UC Berkeley, he pushed the boundries of his musicianship by being a member of the Nu Jazz Collective under Myra Melford as well as a member of various other percussion groups at the University. From 2015-2019, Zach was the touring drummer of indie rock group Jay Som, who toured with acts such as Foster the People and Paramore and was featured on NPR's Tiny Desk. He's played festivals in Japan and all over the USA all while building a style and feel that he could call his own, mixing elements of Jazz and improvisation with contemporary pop.

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Currently residing in Oakland, CA, he produces his own music under the name Affectionately as well as plays in other various groups around the Bay Area. 

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Zach is an avid learner and educator and wishes to share his knowledge of music to those with a passion for the craft.

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(photo by Aubrey Wipfli from Pitchfork Music Festival)

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