Bio

Drummer, percussionist, teacher, and author Todd “t.ice” Isler has toured and studied around the globe, soaking up the flavors of Africa, India, Brazil, Japan, and much of Europe, weaving them into his extensive Jazz and Funk background, creating a singular style.

Currently, Todd co leads International Orange and The Aeolian Trio, showcasing his ability on drum set as well as hand drums. He was a winner of the Jazziz Percussion on Fire Award, and the Disc Makers Unsigned Band contest.

Todd has released 5 albums as a leader, two solo albums and three with International Orange.  He has played or recorded across genres with musicians including Joe Lovano, Ivan Neville, Mike Gordon, Betty Buckley, Al Kooper, Melvin Sparks, Francis Mbappe, Bakithi Kumalo, Dave Liebman, Steve Turre, Jack McDuff, David Krakauer, and many others. He’s also the author of the critically acclaimed book, “You Can Ta Ka Di Mi This”, which incorporates the South Indian rhythm system to ground and expand one’s beat, now in its second printing. He has utilized these concepts for master classes at The Collective in NYC, NYU, San Fransisco St., and in Rio de Janeiro, and Brasilia, Brazil.