ABOUT

Roger Nuncio is a highly accomplished jazz drummer who began his musical journey at the age of five. With a passion for rhythm and melody, he pursued a formal education in music, completing three music careers, including Músico e Instrumentista at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL). He further honed his craft at the prestigious Drummers Collective in New York City, studying under renowned masters such as Peter Retzlaf, Guy Licata, Matt Wilson, Ari Hoenig, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Jim Payne, and Jeff Ballard. Throughout his career, Roger has collaborated with a wide range of artists in jazz and pop music, including Miguel Bosé, Aleks Syntek, Eugenia León, Raúl Di Blasio, and Susana Zabaleta. In the jazz world, he has shared the stage with luminaries such as Ted Piltzecker, Víctor Mendoza, Ney Rosauro, Joel Frahm, Ralph Alessi, Helen Sung, Francisco Lelo de Larrea, Roberto Verastegui, Agustín Bernal, Aaron Cruz, Li Xiaochuan, Dave Samuels, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Diego Maroto. As a band leader, Roger is the creative force behind Inner Silence Project, with the critically acclaimed album Temple of the Cosmos. He also leads the Roger Nuncio Trio, which recently released the album Talismán. This project, featuring celebrated musicians Alex Mercado and Pablo Sarre, highlights Roger’s unique vision as a composer, with all compositions being his original works. Renowned for his dynamic and emotive style, Roger has captivated audiences at major festivals and prestigious venues across the United States, Cuba, and South America. His performances at events like Festival Jazz a la Calle in Uruguay, Festival de Música y Cine in Temecula, Festival de la Riviera Maya, Festival de Jazz de Nuevo León, Percuba Festival in Havana, and the Festival de Jazz de Real de Catorce, among others, highlight his versatility and passion for jazz. Roger has also performed in iconic spaces such as Bar 1900 and Maverick in Monterrey, Jazzatlán in Cholula and Mexico City, Zinco Jazz Club, Foro El Tejedor, and Banter Jazz Club in Denton, Texas, as well as renowned theaters like Aula Magna, Teatro de la Ciudad in Monterrey and Mexico City, and Auditorio San Pedro. A proud endorser of Casa Veerkamp, Tama Drums, Vater Drumsticks, and Remo Drumheads, Roger combines technical mastery with innovative artistry. As a key member of the UANL Big Band and a dedicated drum instructor specializing in hand technique, he inspires both audiences and students alike, cementing his place as a force in the jazz world.