ELLMAN-BELL is one of NYC’s most versatile and in demand drummers. He co-leads the avant-pop band Wild Idol with singer Nora Palka, and the Brooklyn jazz-rock band Slow Tiger. He plays with countless bands including those of Sebastien Amman, Olli Hirvonen, Kenny Warren, Michael Sarian, and Aleksi Glick. He is also a member of Brass Against who he has recorded and toured with extensively. In 2024 Brass Against spent 3 months in Europe on tour which included a five week run in support of the rock band Tool. Nathan grew up in Southern California and studied music at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore.