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http://www.nasheetwaits.com 1993 to present nasheet waits
 nasheet waits non_vocal_instrumentalist 15 june 1971 jazz nasheet-waits . jpg new york city , u.s.a nasheet waits drummer
nasheet waits

nasheet waits is an american jazz drummer .
son of legendary percussionist freddie waits ; nasheet is a new york native who has been active on the jazz scene since early in his life .
before pursuing a music career , he studied psychology and history at morehouse college in atlanta .
nasheet also holds a degree from long island university in music .
while studying at l.i.u , instructor michael carvln secured waits a spot in the percussion ensemble m'boom , started by drummer max roach in 1970 .
waits has recorded or performed with a myriad of talented musicians including fred hersch , antonio hart , joe lovano , jason moran , andrew hill , bunky green , william parker , eddie gómez , casimir liberski , john medeski , and mark turner .
waits currently resides in new york city .
