Steffen Roth

Steffen Roth is a German drummer and improviser associated with contemporary jazz and experimental ensemble performance. His work investigates both rhythmic structure and the broader timbral possibilities of percussion, including small acoustic gestures and shifts of energy.

He performs in collaborative settings where musical ideas arise through real-time interaction. Creative Sources documents his drumming in the label's archive of freely improvised music, contributing to the network of musicians exploring acoustic texture and collective structure. His playing treats cymbals, drum surfaces and resonance as compositional materials rather than relying exclusively on a conventional groove.