JEAN-MARIE CORROIS

Born in the Loire Valley in the center of France, Jean marie 'JM' started his career as a young drummer with the band 'Trans African Express', a funk oriented group with a Central African lead singer. Together they performed throughout France. Attracted by Brazilian rhythms, he joined the battucada band 'Saravah'. This became an opportunity for him to adapt the percussion technics to the drumset. Eager to learn more about jazz, he moved to Paris where he attended the only jazz school at the time, the CIM. 1985 was a flourishing era for jazz music in France. Jean marie was quickly recognized as a strong drummer in Paris and was invited to play with some of the finest french jazz musicians touring the world, like sax player Eric Seva, and influenced by great drummers such as Paco Sery, Andre Ceccarelli and so many others. 15 years in Paris surrounded by northern read more...