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Singing Drums
''Singing Drums'' is an album by percussionist Pierre Favre (musician), Pierre Favre recorded in 1984 and released on the ECM Records, ECM label.ECM discography accessed October 21, 2011 ''Modern Drummer'' called the pieces on the album "a bunch of hypnotic, surprisingly melodic pieces for four rhythmatists." Reception The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4½ stars stating "For special tastes".Nastos, M. GAllmusic Review accessed October 21, 2011 Track listing :''All compositions by Pierre Favre except as indicated'' # "Rain Forest" - 5:14 # "Carneval of the Four" - 6:11 # "Meta ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Favre (musician)
Pierre Favre (born 2 June 1937) is a Swiss jazz drummer and percussionist born in Le Locle, Switzerland. 1964 Pierre Favre joins Paiste: At the 1964 Paiste drummer meeting in Frankfurt, Pierre met the Paiste brothers who invited him to visit their factory in Nottwil. Since Pierre has always been interested in cymbals, he was most enthusiastic about accepting their invitation. The Paiste brothers were so impressed with his keen interest and attentive attitude, they offered him a position on their staff to take care of the most important task: cymbal development, quality control and to establish an education/drummer service dept. Pierre left Paiste as a full time employee in 1970 and was replaced by Fredy Studer. He recorded the album ''Singing Drums'' (ECM Records, ECM, 1984) with Paul Motian and Nana Vasconcelos. He also appears on the John Surman album, ''Such Winters of Memory'' (1983). He has recorded with several well-known musicians, including Tamia Valmont, Tamia, Michel Go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |