Nesbert “Stix” Hooper is an American drummer and a founding member of the seminal jazz band “The Crusaders,” a world-renowned entity, which he retired from in the early 2000s. He’s been able to perform and collaborate with a wide range of artists such as Arthur Fiedler, George Shearing, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of London, B.B. King, Grant Green, Grover Washington, Jr., Quincy Jones, Marvin Gaye, Nancy Wilson, Rolling Stones and many more.

In addition, Mr. Hooper has contributed much to the world of music and to the jazz community through his work with the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammy Awards organization), where he served as the national vice chairman (the first African American to do so), having previously served three terms as president of the Los Angeles Chapter of NARAS (the first ever three term President of that chapter).

Among the numerous acknowledgements and accolades for Mr. Hooper are 12 Grammy nominations, No. 1 awards from various music media, named one of the top drummers/musicians by Downbeat, Playboy Magazine and other publications, and he received an invitation to the White House. Mr. Hooper resides in the United States.