Nico Jansen: session drummer for hire in Austin, TX, United States

Nico Jansen is a professional session and live drummer based in Austin, TX, with a track record that speaks for itself. Whether you need someone locked in behind the kit for a studio date, a full tour run, or a remote session tracked from his home studio, Nico brings the groove and the professionalism to get the job done. He's best known for his work with rock outfit Crobot, alongside credits with Trip Cigs, Mugdog, Dom Francis, and Allisen & The Wy's Guys.

Services offered

• Studio sessions (in-person)
• Remote sessions recorded from his home studio
• Live hire for full tours
• International travel available

Genres and style

Nico's playing sits comfortably across rock, funk, and hip-hop/rap, but his real value is the breadth behind those headlines. His bio traces a path through metal, country, and soul — and nearly everything in between. That range means he reads a brief quickly, adapts without fuss, and delivers takes that serve the song rather than the drummer's ego. Groove-oriented and dependable are the two words that follow him everywhere, and in session work that combination is genuinely rare.

Based in Austin, TX, United States

Austin puts Nico within easy reach of the wider Texas music scene — San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas all sit within striking distance for live work, and his willingness to travel internationally means no gig is too far afield. For artists and producers who can't get him in the room, his home studio remote option opens things up further: you get a fully tracked, properly recorded performance without either party leaving their postcode. If you're searching for a session drummer who can cover the southern US or hop on a plane for a European run, Nico is a practical answer.

About Nico

Originally from Olympia, Washington, Nico Jansen relocated to Austin, Texas — the right city for a drummer with serious range. He's built his reputation through consistent, high-quality performances across a wide spectrum of genres, earning credits with Crobot, Trip Cigs, Allisen & The Wy's Guys, Brian Scartocci, Dom Francis, and MugDog, among others.

What sets Nico apart isn't just the name-drop list — it's the consistency. Producers and bandleaders return to him because he arrives prepared, listens, and plays what the track needs. That combination of musicality, energy, and quiet professionalism makes him a first-call choice whether the brief is a funk-heavy studio cut or a month-long rock tour.

Book Nico

You can view Nico's full profile at londondrumsticks.co.uk/artists/nico-jansen, and when you're ready to get a conversation started, his enquiry form is at londondrumsticks.co.uk/hire?artist=nico-jansen. All enquiries go directly to Nico — London Drumstick Co. charges no commission, so there's nothing sitting between you and the person you're actually hiring.

Prefer to browse before you commit? The full list of available session drummers is at londondrumsticks.co.uk/hire.

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Nico is a proud London Drumstick Co. endorsed artist, playing LDC hand-turned drumsticks — see the full roster at londondrumsticks.co.uk/artists.