Henry Cole emerged onto the music scene in old San Juan in 1999 where he studied classical percussion at the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico. However, it was not until a few years later, while attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, that Cole’s musical evolution pointed him naturally towards the jazz tradition. He went back home with a new energy and focus and performed as the “house drummer” for the 1st Annual “Jazzboriken” Festival in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He played with such Latin jazz luminaries as Giovanni Hidalgo, Bobby Valentin, Anthony Carrillo, Dave Valentin, and Paoli Mejias. While back in Puerto Rico, Cole had the opportunity to hone his craft with a variety of artists both within and beyond the world of jazz. They include performances with Jerry Gonzalez, Eric Figueroa (Latin- jazz trio), Claudia Acu?a, Luis Marin, La PVC (salsa), Danilo Perez, Branford Marsalis, William Cepeda Afrorrican Jazz, Vivanativa (rock), Cheo Feliciano, Ramon Vasquez Quartet, among others. In addition to his extensive performance experience, Cole conducted drum-set clinics for the percussion festival at the Conservatorio de Musica de Puerto Rico, and at the Inter American University. As a result, he soon became one of the most in-demand and influential jazz drummers on the Island. In the fall of 2003, Cole took a big step forward and moved to New York City to attend the prestigious Manhattan School of Music where he received a scholarship to study with drummer/composer John Riley. In less than two years, Cole has performed with internationally recognized musicians such as David Sanchez, Clhris Potter , Eduard Simon,The Chico O’Farril Afrocuban Big Band, Adam Rogers, Ray Barreto,Orlando “Puntilla” Rios, Papo Vazquez, Perico Sambeat, Paquito d’ Rivera,David “Fathead” Newman,Dave Samuels, Drew Gress among many others. He has toured all over the United States, Mexico, Central America, Europe, Korea and Greece. As he did in Puerto Rico, Henry Cole is fast becoming an important member of the New York and International jazz community. In the fall of 2004, Henry Cole’s Quartet was selected amongst the 150 groups that participated, for a tour abroad representing the United States as part of the 2006 Jazz at Lincoln Center American Music Abroad (The Rhythm Road) Program, Also known as “The Jazz Ambassadors”. In addition to public concerts, “The Rhythm Road” conducts master classes and lecture-recitals for musicians. In Modern Drummer magazine feature article, The Future Of Drumming (January 2006), Cole was noted as an outstanding young player to watch by legendary drummers Alex Acu?a, John Riley, and Antonio Sanchez. By 2008, Henry has made an impressive debut recording with Miguel Zenón Quartet new cd, “Awake”. Following this recording he collaborated with Grammy Award winner David Sánchez Group new discographic album, "Cultural Survival". This recording has been nominated to Best Latin Jazz Album for the 2008 Latin Grammy Awards. Other notable recordings include “El Alquimista” (Pete Rodriguez) , “Olvidate del Resto” (LA PVC) and “Rocket Sience for Dummies” (Astronauts of Antiquity) among others. Most recently Henry Cole recorded on Miguel Zenon’s “Esta Plena” which was nominated for two Grammy in 2010. Cole is also finishing what will be his first CD as a leader with the Afro Beat Collective which would be titled “Roots Before Branches”. This project is an integration of all his main influences including Puertorrican Folklor , Funk , Jazz and Afro Caribbean rhythms. As a teacher Cole has been doing master classes all over the world including programs run by The Lincoln Center and by The Carnegie Hall and also working as a substitute teacher for Mr. John Riley at The Manhattan School of Music and also at The Sunny Purchase College in NY. Currently, Cole tours as a member of The Miguel Zenón Quartet ,The David Sánchez Group and Edward Simon Trio among others and is sponsored by Vic Firth Sticks, DW Jazz drums and Zildjian cymbals.