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Wolf Kerschek

Kiko Freitas was a remarkable drummer. Having him this new NDR Bigband could speak about brand new beaches. We first met Kiko for the 2007 once we prepared a visit in order to Brazil on the higher Joao Bosco, followed by a tracking example to own a great Video game and that’s put out this season. It wasn’t merely you to Kiko is better used to Joao’s sounds his mere astonishing tech enjoy along with his infinite imaginative energy inspired the complete band. Let alone his warmhearted identification he’s a bona-fide group player! That have passion and you may perseverance the guy designed this new rhythmic parts, and you may thank’s in order to your an effective Italian language Larger Band turned into a steaming Samba ring about for a lot of minutes…! For the Kiko’s to relax and play brand new community of Jazz drumming lives to your and mixes into the Afro-Samba heritage. While the American author and you may arranger Maria Schneider once said: Kiko ‘s the simply drummer I’m sure, who’ll play in one which have one-hand Bebop, and you will Samba on the other. It is this social link works that renders his to play very unique. Kiko Freitas is amongst the high writers and singers of your time. Stefan Gerdes/NDR

I?ve had the satisfaction out of touring together with Kiko Freitas, Joao Bosco and the NDR Big Ring from inside the Brasil from inside the 2007. Since i was just playing the initial 1 / 2 of the latest show I experienced the chance to pay attention to Kiko?s a good Grooves per night. Their way of to try out is quite unique, inspiring and tasty all day long. He?s the sort of drummer who usually takes on exactly what?s right for the fresh new track and he knows what so you’re able to would. (more…)