Marilyn Mazur

Danish musician (1955–2025)

Born: 18 January 1955
New York City
Died: 12 December 2025
Copenhagen
Country: United States
Active: 1971–
Record labels: ECM Records, Storyville
Discography: 10 albums

Biography

Marilyn Mazur was a jazz musician who played drum kit, percussion instrument and voice. Marilyn Mazur was born on 18 January 1955 in New York City and died on 12 December 2025 in Copenhagen. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz-funk. Record labels: ECM Records and Storyville. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Canoe” (1986) to “Shamania” (2019). Honours include Ben Webster Prize (1983), Jazzpar Prize (2001) and Telenor Culture Award (2007).

Marilyn Mazur (January 18, 1955 – December 12, 2025) was an American-born Danish percussionist. From 1975, she worked as a percussionist with various groups, among them Six Winds with Alex Riel. Mazur was primarily an autodidact, but she had a degree in percussion from the Royal Danish Academy of Music.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Canoe 1986

Rena Rama With Marilyn Mazur 1989

Circular Chant 1995 · Live

Jordsange / Earth Songs 2000

All the Birds 2002

Daylight Stories 2004

Elixir 2008

Celestial Circle 2011

Flamingo Sky 2014

Shamania 2019

Also plays on

Albums where Marilyn Mazur is credited as a sideman

1989	Aura — Miles Davis	percussion
2019	Rubberband — Miles Davis	percussion

Awards

1983 Ben Webster Prize
2001 Jazzpar Prize
2007 Telenor Culture Award
2025 Carl Prisen

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Marilyn Mazur play?

Marilyn Mazur is known for playing drum kit, percussion instrument and voice.

When and where was Marilyn Mazur born?

Marilyn Mazur was born 18 January 1955 in New York City.

What are Marilyn Mazur's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Canoe (1986), Rena Rama With Marilyn Mazur (1989), Circular Chant (1995), Jordsange / Earth Songs (2000) and All the Birds (2002).

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