Christian Finger is an award winning and critically acclaimed drummer, composer, and educator. He has played and recorded with renowned artists such as Lee Konitz, Ron Carter, Jeff Ballard, Ralph Alessi, Dave Kikoski, among others. Born and raised in Germany to an artistic family, Christian started early on the drum set and piano and became known as a child protégée at the Musikhochschule Detmold. He continued studying drums in Germany, USA and the Netherlands. After receiving his BA and MA degrees and working in Europe, he moved to Sydney, Australia, and in 2001 relocated to New York City. Combining Jazz, Classical, World, and Pop music, Finger's compositions create a sophisticated sound of their own. His style is influenced by American Jazz tradition, European sensibility, indigenous music and film scores. Finger leads the Christian Finger Band in New York City, featuring the core unit of Vadim Neselovskyi and Adam Armstrong, as well as world renowned guest musicians Ralph Alessi, Dave Kikoski, Rich Perry, Donny McCaslin, Dave Stryker, Zack Brock and Dan Tepfer. He also leads the Finger European Band, featuring some of the best players from Germany, such as Claudius Valk, Frank Wunsch, Gunnar Pluemer and Hans Wanning.As a collaborative member of IN Trio, he plays with bass legend Harvie S, and saxophonist Tim Armacost. The trio has released two critically acclaimed albums, “Defining Moment “and “Cascade”. Finger's most recent endeavor is Breathe-Live, featuring Christopher Braig and Peter Knoll; the band's first album “In Your Maze” is ready for release.
Christian authored his own drum book and wrote several articles for the "Modern Drummer" Magazine;
He teaches all styles: Rock, Pop, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Drum ‘n’ Bass, the list goes on!
He welcomes all levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced with a serious curriculum tailor-made to the students needs. Past stuedents have performed with famous artists (e.g. Debbie Harry), gigged/ toured/recorded with bands, won competitions, got accepted to High School Music programs and Universities, played recitals and enjoyed studying, practicing and working on their craft.