Raymond Strid

Raymond Strid (born in Stockholm in 1956) is a Swedish drummer and percussionist associated with European free improvisation and free jazz. He began performing publicly in 1977, developing a distinctive vocabulary of dynamic contrasts, small gestures, resonance and the relationship between sound and silence.

In 1988 he co-founded GUSH with saxophonist Mats Gustafsson and pianist Sten Sandell. His other collaborations include The Electrics, Trespass Trio, LSB and the Barry Guy New Orchestra. Alongside ensemble work, Strid performs in small groups and solo projects, exploring drum kit, cymbals, percussion and everyday objects.

His Creative Sources recordings include tidszon (CS014), with Birgit Ulher, Martin Küchen and Lise-Lott Norelius, and Voice & Percussion (CS334), a duo with Andreas Backer.