Both as a live and studio musician Manu Katché is one of the greatest drummers of our time. Possessed of a unique playing style, it’s because of his distinct mixture of elegance and power that, time and again, musicians and producers have sought his services. As Peter Gabriel’s drummer of choice Katché was hugely influential on his biggest hit “Sledgehammer” and, more recently, as the focal point of Gabriel’s live band on his “Back to front” world tour. Katché’s long-running collaboration with Sting is also a key aspect of his career, again his distinctive style lending itself to Sting’s biggest hit “Englishman in New York”. A coincidence? Certainly not!

Katchè’s work as a composer and bandleader is an integral part of his career. He has released six internationally acclaimed albums under his own name, his music distinguished by his sense for precise, melodic, catchy themes, it’s unique flow and deep sense of atmosphere. It is testament to Manu Katché’s genius that both these sides of his musical personality – the outstanding drummer and sound-magician, and the composer and bandleader – complement each other so perfectly.

In 2017/2018, he explores the trio formula with a french bassist he is usual to work with : Jérôme Regard (as Manu, Jérôme is at ease playing in many different contexts : jazz, pop, rock… and has accompanied Michel Legrand, Jan Garbarek, Louis Winsberg…) and a guitar player : Patrick Manouguian, who plays as well with jazz musicians (Dee Dee Bridgewater, Minino Garay, Didier Lockwood…) than French famous singers (Bernard Lavilliers, Florent Pagny…)