Makaya McCraven
Makaya McCraven is an American jazz drummer and bandleader. Born in Paris to American drummer Stephen McCraven and Hungarian folk singer Ágnes Zsigmondi, before moving to Massachusetts at age three, he began playing in jazz hip-hop bands in high school. He later studied music at university and has worked estensively as a session musician, as well as producing numerous albums under his own name. (Photo by Nolis Anderson)
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Makaya McCraven, 'Deciphering the Message'
3rd Dec 2021
Drummer and bandleader Makaya McCraven creatively samples recordings from Blue Note's vast catalogue, combining recordings by Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter and more with contributions from contemporary artists.
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Universal Beings (IA11 Edition)
Makaya McCraven (drums)
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Gadabout Season
Brandee Younger (harp), Rashaan Carter (bass), Allan Mednard (drum), Shabaka (flute, clarinet), Makaya McCraven (drum, percussion), Joel Ross (vibraphone), Courtney Bryan (piano, rhodes), Ele Howell (drum), Niia (vocalist), Josh Johnson (saxophone)
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2025
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Brand New Life
Brandee Younger
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice, June 2023
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Presto Recording of the Week, 14th April 2023
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In These Times
Makaya McCraven
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Jazzwise, Editor's Choice, November 2022
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2022
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Stereogum, Best Jazz Albums of 2022
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