Le Festival International de Jazz de Montréal presents

Manu Katché

Katché is in high demand both in live performances and in the studio, making him one of the most sought-after drummers of our time.

Manu Katché

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Manu Katché who began to play classical piano at age 7 in Paris, France, switched to studying percussion at the Conservatorie National de Paris when he turned 15. After a few years at the Conservatorie he started doing session work with various artists and this experience later led to touring throughout France. International recognition followed after the 1986 Peter Gabriel’s multi platinum recording “So.” Many tours followed including the Amnesty tour and Secret World tour with Gabriel and the Brand New Day tour with Sting.

In and around the tours, Manu, not only performed and recorded with the two artists listed above, but such stars as Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell, Robbie Robertson, Tears for Fears, Dire Straits, Simple Minds, Michael Mcdonald, Bee Gees, Jan Garbeck, Joan Armatrading, Paul Young, Noah, Tori Amos, Beverly Craven, Julia Fordham, Nigel Kennedy, and Bob Hilary James.

He has released seven internationally acclaimed albums under his own name. His compositions are marked by his sense of clear, melodic, and catchy themes, their brilliant flow, and their atmospheric and tonal depth.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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