Jason Levis is a composer, drummer, and percussionist whose work blends jazz, contemporary improvisation, modern classical composition, and dub. His music is shaped by a strong sense of timbre, rhythm, and sonic space, reflecting a lifelong interest in exploring uncommon musical intersections. Levis has led and collaborated with numerous ensembles in the San Francisco Bay Area and Berlin, Germany. He currently teaches at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his Ph.D. in composition.