Lucas van Merwijk

Lucas van Merwijk is a Dutch drummer, percussionist, bandleader and composer with a career spanning jazz, Latin and world music.
Known for his versatility and deep connection to rhythm, Lucas has performed around the world with his own projects including Drums United, Cubop City Big Band, Kaaskop and Van Merwijk’s Music Machine, as well as with many leading artists from the international jazz and world music scene.
Whether behind the drum set, leading an ensemble or bringing together musicians from different musical cultures, rhythm and musical interaction are always at the heart of his work.