Myele Manzanza [ New Generation Jazz]

‘Myele is extremely prolific, yet delivers every single time’ – Jamie Cullum

Rhythm resides deep in the spirit for drummer and composer Myele Manzanza. It is the universal pulse that governs movement, an intuitive connection between body and sound that produces his genre-spanning, infectiously vibrant music.

Having established himself as one of the most energetic and exciting Jazz musicians within the thriving worldwide scene, New Zealand born, London based Drummer & Producer Myele Manzanza has made a major impact upon the global music landscape.

A founding member of Electric Wire Hustle, Myele has released five solo albums and racked up tours and collaborations with Jordan Rakei, Theo Parrish, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Recloose, and Amp Fiddler amongst others. Myele has developed a strong live presence in his new London base; his quartet has shared stages with the likes of Hiatus Kaiyote, The Bad Plus, Alfa Mist, and drawing packed houses to top venues such as The Jazz Café and Ronnie Scott’s.

Myele Manzanza and his newly formed trio includes bassist Jasper Høiby (Tigran Hamasayan, Richard Spaven) and visiting American gospel pianist Matthew Sheens (Ross McHenry, John Patitucci).