Makaya McCraven

Makaya McCraven (born October 19, 1983) is an American jazz drummer and bandleader.[1][2]

Makaya McCraven
Background information
Born19 October 1983
Paris
Genresjazz, rapping, pop rock
InstrumentsDrums
Years active2012–present
LabelsInternational Anthem Recording Company
Associated actsBrandee Younger
Websitewww.makayamccraven.com

He was born in Paris, France, to jazz drummer father Stephen McCraven and Hungarian singer Agnes Zsigmondi, and from the age of three was raised in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts.[3]

Discography

  • Marlene Rosenberg Quartet (Marlene Rosenberg, Geoff Bradfield, Scott Hesse & Makaya McCraven) - Bassprint (2012)
  • Split Decision (2012)
  • In the Moment (2015)
  • In the Moment Remix Tape (2015)
  • Highly Rare (2017)
  • Where We Come from (Chicago X London Mixtape) (2018)
  • Universal Beings (2018)
  • Antoine Berjeaut & Makaya McCraven - Moving Cities (2019)
  • Gil Scott-Heron & Makaya McCraven - We’re New Again: A Reimagining by Makaya McCraven (2020)

References

  1. Russonello, Giovanni (November 30, 2018). "Makaya McCraven Sees the Future of Jazz Through Layers of History". The New York Times. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  2. Weiner, Natalie (October 25, 2018). "Makaya McCraven Isn't Interested in Saving Jazz". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  3. "About Makaya McCraven". MakayaMcCraven.com


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