Biography

Oscar is an in-demand London-based drummer, recognised for his versatility, musicality, and stylistic range. His career spans an eclectic mix of genres, from performing funk at Glastonbury Festival (2024 & 2025) to playing contemporary jazz alongside acclaimed musicians including Gareth Lockrane, Tom Ollendorf, Jim Watson, Pete Horsfall, Trevor Mires, Daniel Higham, Will Sach, Mike Outram, and Tom Cawley.

Oscar is experienced in playing Big Band music. As well as performing the music of Thad Jones and Count Basie in a project with Giacomo Smith, he has premiered entire new sets of original Big Band music by Jim Hart and Leon Foster Thomas, and has played the music of Dave Holland and Anders Jormin alongside the bass players themselves. Oscar performs regularly with ensembles such as the NQ Big Band and the Big Firkin Band.

Alongside his work as a sideman, he is an active bandleader, presenting his original compositions at venues across London. His music is performed with his trio and his recently formed quintet, Escapades. He also leads a quartet dedicated to the Great American Songbook, featuring a rotating lineup of leading young musicians, including guitarist Honey Boulton.

Oscar is equally active in the rock and pop scene, performing regularly with Sweet Return. The band reached a notable milestone by supporting Babyshambles at a sold-out show at Nottingham Rock City.

His performance experience also extends to musical theatre and touring productions. In December 2024, he performed in the pantomime, Sleeping Beauty in the Stockport Plaza and in June/July 2026 in Chess with the Royal Academy of Music Musical Theatre Department under the musical direction of Daniel Bowling. He has also toured with Peregrine Circus, a renowned travelling production combining circus, folk music, and storytelling.

With a deep enthusiasm for Brazilian and Cuban music, Oscar performs regularly with Ishy Aasgaard’s Cuban Band and a project dedicated to the music of Hermeto Pascoal.

Currently in his fourth year at the Royal Academy of Music, Oscar has had the opportunity to perform with internationally renowned jazz artists including Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Anders Jormin, and Ingrid Jensen and has had tuition from great teachers such as Ralph Salmins, James Maddren, Ian Thomas, Rudy Royston, Mike Clark, JK Kim, Orlando Le Fleming, Sun Mi- Hong and Giacomo Smith.