'UnCommon' - Band featuring Ranjit Barot, Etienne Mbappe & Christophe Cravero

Описание: Live in Mumbai, March 2019. (Montage film)

This is 'UnCommon', where three of the world’s most innovative contemporary musicians - Ranjit Barot on Drums, Electronica & Vocals, Etienne Mbappé on Vocals & Bass, and Christophe Cravero on Violin & Keys, bring to the moment, a spontaneous combustion of jazz, world, funk, pop and rock music. Having performed individually at the leading music festivals across the globe, with the most path breaking torch bearers of classical and modern music, they are representatives of many cultures, old and new.

Together, they will showcase the beautiful interplay between traditional Indian music, Jazz and the melodies of Africa.

About the Artists....

Born into a family which forms part of the bedrock of classical vocal and dance arts in India, melody and rhythm has always been an integral part of his life. Ranjit Barot started playing at the age of 12, encouraged by his mother, the legendary Kathak dancer, Sitara Devi. At a very early age he proved to be a phenomenon on the instrument of his choice, the drum set, and he was the natural choice for the leading jazz ensembles in India. Ranjit has since performed at world festivals, with greats such as Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Zakir Hussain and Louis Banks, stages which also featured jazz greats such as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Al Foster, Billy Higgins, Cecil Taylor and Louie Bellson, among others. His Indian roots in classical and film, coupled with his exposure to jazz and rock provided him with a unique musical vocabulary, both as a drummer and as a composer. This unique ability led him to be the drummer for John Mclaughlin’s band the 4th Dimension. He is also the Musical Director for all the live shows with Oscar winning composer A. R. Rahman.

With a rich, singing tone and an unerring gift for melody, bassist Etienne Mbappé imparts even the most demanding musical contexts with a grace, warmth, and humanity that transcends boundaries, genres, and languages. His gifts have been put to use as a member of John McLaughlin’s 4th Dimension and the Ringers (with Jimmy Herring, Wayne Krantz, Michael Landau, and Gary Novak), along sideman appearances with Joe Zawinul, Manu Dibango, Robben Ford, Salif Keita, Ray Charles, Steps Ahead, and saxophonist Bill Evans.

Beginning his musical training at as early as 8 years of age, Christophe Cravero has mastered various instruments and the depth of composition, drawing from various influences. He is accomplished on the alto, the violin, piano and drums, and is a man of many musical adventures. He has traversed the world with various and significant musical collaborations, ranging from tours with the legendary Billy Cobham, Didier Lockwood, Senegalese singer and drummer, Idrissa Diop, bass maestro Etienne Mbappe, Marc Berthoumeux, Ludovic Beier, and even Gypsy Jazz artists Romane and Stochelo Rosenberg.