Jaylen Petinaud

Instrumentalist Jaylen K. Petinaud is thriving on the music scene as one of the most sought out drummers and composers in the entertainment industry. He is currently on tour with Herbie Hancock, Kenny Garrett and Theo Croker. Born and raised in Brooklyn, the young talented drummer grew up playing in the church and followed the lead of many trailblazers. He graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in 2016 and earned a Bachelor of Music degree in jazz studies at SUNY Purchase College in 2020. He studied with jazz greats Jon Faddis, Kenny Washington, Carl Allen and Matt Wilson. As Jaylen transitioned into his career, he developed a forward-thinking signature. His style and execution formulate an unleashed technique that uplifts soulful harmonies. His infusion of worldbeat rhythms into contemporary funk celebrates a revolutionary tune. Jaylen is versed in multiple genres such as jazz, gospel, pop, classical, hip-hop, and r&b but is ready to produce a brand of his own.

In 2022 he made his Broadway debut as an arranger, composer, and drummer of the Tony Award nominated, “For Colored Girls Who Have Conisdered Suicide/When the Raidnbow is Enuff”. He is currently working on “The Harder They Come”, set to premiere on Broadway this fall. Jaylen has performed on Good Morning America, The View, Sirius XM Radio, PBS and made acting appearances in Tracy Morgan’s The Last O.G. He is also a part of An Orchestral Tribute To Notorious BIG at Lincoln Center, performing with a 50-piece band.