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Anthony Howe

Classic-jazz drumming from Sydney to Singapore — swing first.

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Anthony Howe is an internationally touring jazz drummer, bandleader and recording artist based in Singapore, specialising in classic jazz, swing, New Orleans and R&B.

Drummer, bandleader and recording artist Anthony Howe grew up in a jazz-loving family in Sydney and began making music at an early age. Now based in Singapore, he works across classic jazz, New Orleans styles, swing and R&B, with a rhythmic approach rooted in the traditional jazz-drum vocabulary.

Over a career spanning more than three decades, Howe has performed in Europe and Southeast Asia, including at Switzerland’s Ascona Jazz Festival. Alongside his work as an in-demand drummer and recording musician, he has led or developed groups such as Swingrocket, The Australians and Howler’s Cotton Club. Whether supporting soloists or leading an ensemble, he brings energy, stylistic versatility and a clear sense of swing.

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