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 · Ariola Neighbourhood 2005 · ECM Records Playground 2007 · ECM Records Le Grand Aquarium Saint-Malo 2009 Third Round 2010 · ECM Records Manu Katché 2012 · ECM Records Live in Concert 2014 · Live · ACT Unstatic 2016 · Anteprima Productions

Colors 2018

The Scope 2019 · Anteprima Productions

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
1990	I Took Up the Runes — Jan Garbarek	drums (drum set)
1992	Ragas and Sagas — Jan Garbarek / Ustad Fateh Ali Khan & Musicians from Pakistan	drums (drum set)
1994	Orange and Blue — Al Di Meola	drums (drum set)
1995	World Diary — Tony Levin	membranophone
1996	Visible World — Jan Garbarek	membranophone
1996	Calling — Noa	drums (drum set)
1996	Kafka — Nigel Kennedy	drums (drum set)
1997	Dimmi cosa succede sulla Terra — Pino Daniele	drums (drum set)
2004	In Praise of Dreams — Jan Garbarek	drums (drum set)
2006	Now — Kyle Eastwood	drums (drum set)

Awards

2019 Knight of the Order of Cultural Merit
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

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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