METTA QUINTET

Metta Quintet is the official resident ensemble of JazzReach Performing Arts & Education Association, Inc. Since premiering its pilot program in 1997, JazzReach is one of our nation's leading arts-education organizations. Its highly acclaimed programs have served over 80,000 young people and have been presented by some of America's most prestigious performing arts venues. In addition to fulfilling the organization's endeavors in arts education, Metta Quintet is dedicated exclusively to commissioning, recording and performing all new works. A highly creative unit comprised of some of today's fastest emerging jazz artists, Metta Quintet aims to establish itself in the vanguard of contemporary music ensembles as a unique, dynamic voice committed to exploring exciting new artistic territory and the infinite boundaries of the live jazz experience. H. BENJAMIN SCHUMAN, Drums and Founder of JazzReach, Inc.  Born in Lansing, Michigan, musician he began playing drums at the age of thirteen while growing up in read more...