Brad Dutz is a prolific musician who has been active since 1985. As a member of BMI, he has produced 37 albums as a leader and composed the music for over 25 of those projects. He started composing in 1990 and has studied with renowned composers. In addition to CD projects, he has composed for dance companies, theaters, documentaries, movies, and silent films. His compositions have been featured on numerous CDs over the last two decades.
Dutz is also a highly sought-after sideman and has recorded with over 270 artists across various genres. Some of the notable names include Scott Henderson, Steve Smith, Phil Woods, Alanis Morissette, Kim Richmond, Willie Nelson, and many more.
Beyond performing, Dutz is also an educator. He was on the percussion faculty at Cal State Long Beach and has taught at various schools. He has conducted clinics and workshops on a variety of musical topics and created educational resources like video lessons and books.
