Regarded by many as an auteur in the drum and bass scene, Danny Williamson, more popularly known by his DJ name, LTJ Bukem, is considered one of the earliest proponents of this genre.

    A classically trained pianist and trumpet player, Bukem's characteristic style stems from his love of jazz and soul. He often describes his sound as groovy drum and bass. Influenced by jazz greats such as Chick Correa, Herbie Hancock, blues legend James Brown, and jazz fusion artist Lonnie Liston Smith, he knew exactly the kind of music he wanted to produce from the very beginning. He started spinning records in the 80's and

Congratulations on being voted as Cleveland's favorite DJ. Did you ever expect to get this recognition? 

No….but happy people are digging the music!

What do you want to say to the people that supported you through this process?

I would like to say…”Thank you!”  The scene in Cleveland is growing, and it’s an exciting time to be involved in the Electronic Music Scene. With out the support from friends, family and the party people, the parties themselves would be kinda boring, they make the scene!

How did you get started in the music industry?

My friends bought me my first pair of turntables in early 04”…by that October I was opening up for George Acosta at Moda w/ Deviant. Without the support from my friends, I would still be a fan only, nothing wrong with being a fan, I still am a Fan of the Music first and a  DJ second. So a Huge Thank you goes out to that wonderful group of people who have supported me throughout the years!

1. In producing your artist album, "In Between," what has served as your musical inspiration?

Everything i see and experience is an inspiration, so life in general.

2. You grew up in East Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall, how did you get exposed to Western music that was considered forbidden at the time?

I was lucky enough to grow up in East Berlin. So i was able to listen to west Berlin radio stations.