Greg Artry Jr was born in Pomona, California on October 17th, 1984.
His talents in music were recognized and fostered by his parents at an early age, and he took to all available activities and outlets in order to improve his knowledge and proficiency in the Arts. In addition to being an honor student with excellent marks in science and mathematics, Greg studied a variety of instruments formally, including the cello, piano, voice, and drum set. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School’s Performing Arts Magnet Program, and went on to study Engineering at Purdue University, followed by Jazz Studies with an emphasis on drum set at the University of Louisville (KY).
Once completed, Gregory returned to Indianapolis, Indiana and established himself as one of the premier first-call artists in the Midwest. His arrival onto the Chicago scene at the age of 20 was impactful, and he began working with the best Jazz, R&B, Soul, and Experimental artists that the Windy City had to offer. He quickly positioned himself to receive tutelage from legends such as Willie Pickens, Syl Johnson, Claudio Roditi, and countless others.
Now, Mr. Artry has toured and recorded all over the world, on nearly every continent. He has even appeared on mainstream television, making a cameo appearance on “The Chi”, and performing with Pakistani soul singer Zeshan B on the Tonight Show. His discography is a testament to his versatility and devotion to the study of Music, and he shares his attained wisdom through song and rhythm with the world.
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