Jim White

Jim White is an Australian drummer, producer, and songwriter best known as a co-founder of the brilliant instrumental rock group Dirty Three, in addition to his work with Nick Cave, Will Oldham, Cat Power, Nina Nastasia, and numerous other musicians. A highly versatile, disciplined musician, his playing can be restrained and delicate or intense and sporadic, and he easily adapts to numerous genres, ranging from country and folk to noise rock and free improvisation. Since the early '80s, he has become highly regarded by countless indie rock and experimental musicians, and he's a go-to player, particularly among Chicago's music community and in New York, where he is based. Among his many collaborative projects are Xylouris White, a duo he formed in 2013 with Greek laouto player George Xylouris, and an improvisatory 2020 project with guitarist Marisa Anderson. White's first solo album, All Hits: Memories, appeared in March 2024 and was followed just three months later by Swallowtail, a second collaboration with Anderson.