Ian is respected for his unique approach to jazz drumming. He holds a Maters degree from the New England Conservatory and has studied under Elvin Jones. He has also recorded with Rick Margitza, Dave Liebman, Miroslav Vitous, Ahmad Mansour, Tommy Smith, Craig Handy, and George Garzone, and plays with two-time Canadian Juno Award winning group Metalwood. Ian is also an Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music.