DANIEL HUMAIR
Genres: Avant-Garde Jazz, Post Bop, 21st Century Modern, Jazz Related Soundtracks, Jazz Related Improv, Composition, Eclectic Fusion, Classic Fusion • Switzerland

For Hevleticus (Daniel Humair / Samuel Blaser / Heiri Kanzig trio) search under "Hevleticus" Blending power, elegance, and thoughtfulness, Swiss drummer Daniel Humair has worked with the best American and European jazz musicians. He quickly became a staple among European drummers, first in a bop style, then adopting the sophistication of West Coast drummers such as Shelly Manne and later absorbing Elvin Jones' influence. Despite an early but less than encouraging introduction to music, Humair only got interested in this art form when he reached 14 and heard a recording by Tommy Ladnier and Mezz Mezzrow. Working tremendously hard to make up for the lost time, he rapidly became a professional musician and started to perform in ballrooms. In 1958, he won several awards at the Zurich Jazz Festival. This recognition led to his first European tours with Don Byas, Guy Lafitte, Jacques Pelzer, and Floris Nico Bunink. In November 1958, read more...