On April 16 at 7:30 PM, Paulo Daniel Jimenez will present his graduate jazz drum recital at the
Strauss Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall. This performance is free and open to the public.
A master's student in jazz performance at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Jimenez
will perform a selection of compositions by renowned artists including Herbie Hancock, Charlie
Parker, Ney Conceição, Neal Hefti, and Avishai Cohen.
Under the mentorship of Doug Montera, Jimenez has honed his craft through a combination of
performance, education, and collaboration with various ensembles and guest artists. He is an
active member of UNO's Jazz 1 Big Band and Brad Thomson's combo, further developing his
musicianship through these performance opportunities. Originally from Cochabamba, Bolivia,
Jimenez earned his degree in Music Education from Northern State University, studying under
Dr. Terry Beckler.
Joining Jimenez for this performance will be a talented group of musicians: Matea Jerkovic on
tenor saxophone, Brady Jamail on trumpet, Henry Tomsu on bass, Salvador Becerra on piano,
and Bryce Graybil on congas.

Paulo Daniel Jimenez is a graduate assistant at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he is
pursuing a Master of Music in Jazz Performance (Drums) and a Conducting Certificate. As a
teaching assistant in the music theory department, he supports undergraduate courses by tutoring
students, assisting with instruction, and facilitating coursework. Jimenez studies drums with
Doug Montera and is also working under Dr. Eric Scott for his Conducting Certificate.
Originally from Cochabamba, Bolivia, Jimenez earned his degree in Music Education from
Northern State University in South Dakota. He has experience teaching band, choir, and
elementary music, and his passion for music education extends beyond the classroom. He has
served as an adjudicator and clinician, working with students of all levels and guiding educators
in refining their teaching approaches.
Jimenez is an active clinician, regularly leading workshops focusing on Latin percussion
pedagogy, jazz and drum set techniques, and innovative teaching methodologies. He has
presented throughout the Midwest—including South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska—
as well as in Bolivia, where he is dedicated to expanding access to quality music education.
As a performer, Jimenez has appeared as a guest artist with Bolivia’s D-Jazz Big Band (2018)
and as a guest soloist and clinician at the Northern State University Jazz Festival (2024). He also
works as a freelance recording artist, collaborating on various projects from his home studio. His
work as an educator, performer, and researcher reflects his commitment to fostering a deeper
understanding of jazz and percussion across cultures.