New York City based Drummer for hire.

About

Jesse-Ray Leich - adopted from Quito, Ecuador at six weeks old was raised in North Kingstown, Rhode Island by two loving parents who introduced music into his life at just 4 years old. On his 4th birthday, a tiny three piece drum kit was unwrapped…a gift that altered Jesse-Ray’s destiny.

Today, Jesse-Ray has had the privilege of performing alongside artists such as Billy Crystal, Shoshana Bean, Frankie Grande, Jackie Burns, Jessica Vosk, Taylor Iman Jones, Luna, Kevin Woo, Rosé, WILLAM, Chris Turner to name a few. Jesse-Ray began his professional career immediately after graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2017; embarking on his first USA/Canada tour with “Motown the Musical”; written by Berry Gordy Jr. of Motown Records.

Through touring, Jesse-Ray found an even deeper passion for performing - with the experience of performing for thousands of people throughout the country and not just in little Rhode Island really opened his eyes to the power of live performance, and the positive effects that it has on audiences around the world. Since “Motown”, Jesse-Ray has been blessed to work on several touring, and Broadway musical productions in NYC. Jesse-Ray has held the drum chair for “Something Rotten!”(2018 Tour), “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” (2019 Tour), “Mr. Saturday Night” on Broadway, and “KPOP” on Broadway.

Currently, you can find Jesse-Ray subbing at “MJ the Musical”, “& Juliet”, and “Titaníque”. Now a resident of Brooklyn, NY - Jesse-Ray has loved living in the city, collaborating with as many musicians and artists as possible. Broadway musicals have been a beautiful blessing in Jesse-Ray’s life, and he also has aspirations to work as a “hired gun” for touring artists around the world. Jesse-Ray is currently serving as the drummer for up and coming artist in NYC - “D’Lourdes”.

“Music is my contribution to life. I have my heart in it.” ~ Michael Jackson