Ralf Gustke is among Germany´s first-call live and session drummers. At the age of 12 he joined the local music corp and there learned how to read music, the rudiments of theory and stick control. In 1986 Ralf began his professional career when he joined the LYDIE AUVRAY group and toured in Germany, France and Switzerland. This led him to gig with one of the greatest female Singers of all time CHAKA KHAN. Performing at jazz-festivals in Denmark, Sweden, France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland, while also touring in Japan introduced him to an international Audience.