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
