01 Nov

[ November 7th, 2025 release on Miel Music – Raphaël Pannier Quartet & Khadim Niang – Live in Saint Louis, Senegal ]

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Out November 7, 2025 on Miguel Zenón’s Miel Music, Live in Saint Louis, Senegal captures Pannier’s quartet with Yosvany Terry, Thomas Enhco and François Moutin sharing the stage with an eight-piece ensemble of West African sabar drummers. French drummer-composer Raphaël Pannier blends jazz and sabar in a historic collaboration with Senegalese master drummer Khadim Niang.

“[Pannier is] an imaginative colourist, and a master of textures whose light touch on the drum kit brings to mind the delicate brushstrokes of an impressionistic painter.” – Ed Enright, DownBeat

“Whether conversationally swinging [or] leading the band through mutable machinations… Pannier proves impressive. His technique is second to none, he feels music with both firmness and pliancy, and he shapes every arc—large or small—with dynamic intention(s).” – Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz

25 Jan

[ February the 4th, 2022 via Whirlwind Recordings release: Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hero Trio! – Animal Crossing – digital-only EP ]

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Animal Crossing, due out digitally February 4, 2022 via Whirlwind Recordings, tackles eclectic repertoire including the theme from the wildly popular video game and songs by Pat Metheny, Chuck Mangione and George Michael

“Its central achievement is bridging the gap between supposed high and lowbrow, as Mahanthappa’s trio convincingly puts a distinctive stamp on the eclectic source material, with sparkling cocktails of grooves, hooks and solos…” – Kevin LeGendre, Jazzwise

“ [Mahanthappa is] making truly some of the most original jazz out there at the moment.” – Brian Zimmerman, Jazziz

07 Aug

[August 21st, 2020 release via French Paradox/L’Autre – Raphaël Pannier – Faune]

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release date: 21.08.2020 Via Paradox / L’Autre

4.5 stars: “This excellent album is the debut release of French drummer Raphaël Pannier. It might do well to remember that name…. flawless drumming and compositional skills…. [The album] is at once sophisticated and complex while presenting ideas that are just right for the moment. The Pannier originals sound like the work of a fully mature musician.” – Keith Black, Winnepeg Free Press

12 Jun

[ June the 19th release on Whirlwind Recordings – Rudresh Mahanthappa – Hero Trio ]

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Friday, June 19, 2020 on Whirlwind Recordings

“[Rudresh is] making truly some of the most original jazz out there at the moment.” – Brian Zimmerman, Jazziz Daily Brunch

“An early contender for Album of the Year…. Mahanthappa’s sound on alto is as expressive as ever, and it’s easy to hear the joy these three find in such disparate sources.” – Bret Saunders, Denver Post “The Know”

“Hero Trio is that ‘all-covers’ record, which is about the only thing this boundary-pushing composer, bandleader and ace reedman hadn’t yet attempted in one of the most creative jazz careers since the turn of the 21st century…. here is a large window into what makes Rudresh Mahanthappa tick, what lights his fire, what shaped him into the artist he is today…. Hero Trio has just as many delightful surprises and audacious musicianship as any other Mahanthappa record.” – S. Victor Aaron, SomethingElse! Reviews

“The fierce saxophonist fascinates with his improvisatory jags, rapid cascading runs, and edgy pressure cooker sound. Joined by bassist François Moutin, drummer Rudy Royston responds in kind with his own fearless, across-the-kit propulsive flurries.” – Jeff Potter, Modern Drummer

“The album, and the set, wind up with an explosive and highly creative re-imagining of Parker’s tune Dewey Square (also known as Prezology or Bird Feathers), with the saxist virtually exploding creative new ideas from moment to moment and Mouton supporting and egging him on… a top pick as one of the best of this year.” – Lynn René Bayley, Art Music Lounge