Manu Katché
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Drummers · b. 1958

Manu Katché

French drummer, studio musician, composer, singer, lyricist, percussionist and music producer (born 1958)

Born
27 October 1958
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés
Country
France
Active
1985–
Record labels
ECM Records
Discography
10 albums

Biography

Manu Katché is a jazz musician who plays drum kit and percussion guitare. Manu Katché was born on 27 October 1958 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and world music. Record labels: ECM Records. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “It’s About Time” (1991) to “The Scope” (2019). Honours include Knight of the Order of Cultural Merit (2019) and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.

Manu Katché (born 27 October 1958) is a French drummer and songwriter of Ivorian descent. He has worked extensively as a session musician, notably with Sting and Peter Gabriel, and his solo albums as a bandleader are largely in the jazz fusion style.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

It’s About Time 1991
Neighbourhood 2005
Playground 2007
Le Grand Aquarium Saint-Malo 2009
Third Round 2010
Manu Katché 2012
Live in Concert 2014 · Live
Unstatic 2016
Colors 2018
The Scope 2019

Also plays on

Albums where Manu Katché is credited as a sideman

1988 Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm — Joni Mitchell drums (drum set), talking drum, snare drum, percussion

Awards

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Manu Katché play?

Manu Katché is known for playing drum kit and percussion guitare.

When and where was Manu Katché born?

Manu Katché was born 27 October 1958 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés.

What are Manu Katché's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include It’s About Time (1991), Neighbourhood (2005), Playground (2007), Le Grand Aquarium Saint-Malo (2009) and Third Round (2010).

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