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Magro
With his music Berlin-based drummer and producer MAGRO creates an unusual fusion of acoustic Jazz and produced Hip-Hop/RnB. His project combines many of his musical influences such as Herbie Hancock, J Dilla and Chris Dave.
After his first album “Trippin” was released in 2021 and was awarded with the “German Jazz Prize” (for “Debut Album of the Year”), Magro released his follow- up album “II” (pronounced: Two). On the album he features, among others, the up- and-coming RnB singer Leona Berlin and the New York piano virtuoso BIGYUKI.
Over the years, Magro has collaborated with numerous artists as a drummer and producer- including Kurt Rosenwinkel, Wayne Snow, The Rolling Stones Project and J Lamotta. In addition, he has been a producer on many of Leona Berlin’s albums and singles – including “Wrong Lane (featuring Snoop Dogg)“.
Tours and international festival appearances such as Jazzahead, Tremplin Jazz Avignon, WIM Festival Zambia, Belgrad Jazz Festival and Sharpe Festival have already taken him around the world.
New single releases with the Berlin label “Sonar Kollektiv” have been announced for this year.
Awards
Deutscher Jazzpreis 2022 - Debütalbum des Jahres
Tags
“(…) Exceptional musician in the young German Jazz and Hip-Hop scene. (…)” – Jazzthing
“(…) a power player with a fine sense (…)“ – DLF National Public Radio Germany
“(…) Magro is one of the most exciting drummers in town (…)” – Tip Berlin
Primary Instrument
Drums
Location
Berlin
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
