Graduate of the University of North Texas Jazz Program: studies with Ed Soph, Paul Rennick, Christopher Deane, Lynn Seaton, and Stefan Karlsson

Participant of 2004 Banff International Jazz Workshop: studies with Dave Douglas, Clarence Penn, Jason Moran, Bill Frisell, et al.

Performances with: Grazyna Auguscik, Patricia Barber, Sam Barsh, Zach Brock, Stefan Karlsson, Greg Osby, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Lynn Seaton

Recordings with: Zach Brock (Secret Fort), Jeff Greene, Grazyna Auguscik (GMA Records), Kelly Brand Nextet (Origin Records), Doug Stone, Jangeun Bae (Kang Music), Ben Paterson (OA2 Records), Greg Duncan (OA2 Records), Ji Young Lee (Kang Music), James Davis (Ears and Eyes), and Matt Ulery’s LOOM (Woolgathering Records)

Percussion/drumset instructor through DePaul University Community Music Program

Press Quotes

"Jon Deitemyer is the drummer everyone wants right now."
—Patricia Barber, Blue Note artist  |  source

"Jon Deitemyer has earned a reputation as a must-hear drummer and doesn't disappoint, consistently providing well-rounded percussion on every cut."
—Tim Gault, Chicago Jazz Magazine  |  source

"Drummer Jon Deitemyer's playing combines raw power with sensitivity in such a lyrical manner that can truly affect a listener in an emotional manner quite unlike most drummers."
—Brad Walseth, JazzChicago.net  |  source