Jordi Comstock was born in Lunenburg the son of a drummer and grandson of a swing band leader. His rhythmic experiments started before he can remember, having a drum kit in the house since birth. Jordi got his first lessons from his father at the age of 8 and at 10 started a band with his brother Kirk called Madhat. Madhat started playing shows and writing songs right away, scoring gigs in local bars and festivals by age 11. Madhat became known for hosting large All Ages shows on the east coast even receiving favorable mention from Harpers Bazaar magazine. Madhat began touring all over Canada and made several music videos that were played on Canada’s Much Music Station one of which was selected for the best of Going Coastal show.
Through school Jordi would drive to Halifax in order to study with Roger Strange and spent several years under his tutorial. Madhat continued to tour and record until several personnel changes lead Kirk and Jordi to lay Madhat to rest and create a new group with their cousin Luke called Air Traffic Control. Air Traffic Control has had it’s music placed in Films, TV shows, a video game for PC, XBOX and playstation, has toured extensively and released a video for “At Any Cost” that was shot by award winning Director Annie Bradley.
Jordi has established a reputation as one of the busiest session drummers in Canada recording for such artists as Gabrielle Papillon, Christina Martin, Terra Spencer, The All Canadian Soundclash, Kylie Fox, Carmel Mikol, Jessica Rhaye, Norma Macdonald, Michael Redden. Jennah Barry, Joe Henry, Bryan Potvin, Katie Kraw, Cameron Nickerson, Ryan Cook, Jason Haywood, Marc Montanchez, Maurine Traynor, Clare Siobhan, Cassie Josephine & Gabriel Minnikin, Arsoniste, Acres And Acres, Ryan McGrath, Katrina Kadoski, Nick Maclean, Flat Fifth, Ian Sherwood, Kristen Martell, Jon Mullane, Catahoula Brown, Nick Jeffrey, Gianna Lauren, Electric City Underground, Sandy Now, Clas Larsson, Code, Karen Palmer, Air Traffic Control, Steve Gates, Madhat, Heather Kelday, Scott Colp, Cheryl Gaudet, Ted Simmons, Nicola Miller, Jeff Coates, Burrows, Tom Gallant, Steve Chapin, Jody Faith, Hank Middleton, Rob Wigle, Peter Willis, Mary Knickle, Kristelle Laveque, Al Tuck, Aron White, Kris Richards, Memphis Knights, Alec Robertson, Know Issue, Brian Baker, Lucas Reeves, Matthew Hornell, Alex Hickey, Corey Isenor, Mcguivers Girls, Alana Yorke, Erika Kulnys, Jim Kovalcik and Zac Crouse to name a few.
Jordi has performed live Internationally with countless artists that include nearly every style from Jazz to Metal. Some acts include Christina Martin, Erin Costelo, Gabrielle Papillon, Terra Spencer, Ryan McGrath, The Hupman Brothers, Kristen Martell, Leanne Hoffman, Gianna Lauren, Ria Mae, Ryan Cook, Rose Cousins, Alfie Zappacosta, Jennah Barry, Norma Macdonald, Tim Baker, Corey Isenor, Skip Beckwith, Cassie Josephine & Gabriel Minnikin, Carmel Mikol, Meaghan Smith, Ian Bent, Steve Chapin, Jon Mullane, Nicola Miller, Charlie A’Court, Witchitaw, Phadreau, Krystelle Laveque, Gordie Sampson, Theseus Blues Triad, Black Union, Ted Simmons, Flat Fifth, David Myles, Dave Gunning, Air Traffic Control, Carmen Townsend, Caledonia, The Water Front Gang, Shirley Jackson, Barry Mac, Don Brownrigg, Tanya Davis, Clas Larsson, Zac Crouse, Two Dollar Bill, Darren Arsenault, Patricia Watson, The Caravan, Ronok Sarkar, Jamie Junger, Steve Gates, Stephanie Worthington, Shawn Hebb, Kevin Koloff, The Big Band Refugees, Mark Green, Al Tuck, Memphis Knights, John Bird, The Aviators, Mcguivers Girls, JD Clarke, Mark Cameron, Brian Baker, Acres And Acres, Jeff Coates, Madhat and Catahoula Brown.
Jordi also runs a private drum instruction studio and opened Comstock Recording Studios with his brother and business partner Kirk Comstock. Jordi has been nominated as “Musician Of The Year” by the Nova Scotia Music Association seven times (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015). Jordi released his first solo EP- (Without A Fight) in 2014 receiving play on CBC, University and Commercial radio.