Drum Major

Tatsuya Nakatani is more conjurer than percussionist. Rather than simply striking his drum set, gongs, or cymbals to get the sound you'd expect, he unlocks the surprising squeals, shimmers, and frequencies that traditional techniques might never uncover. Considering his penchant for improvising and incorporating bass bows and Tibetan singing bowls, his performance will be one of a kind.

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Nakatani was born in Osaka, Japan and has produced a prolific output of over 50 recordings since the late 1990s. Though rooted in experimental and traditional jazz fused with rock and noise, his work is also strongly influenced by Japanese folk music. Having worked with musicians around the world, Nakatani's touring gigs often feature collaborations with local artists. His Valley stop includes mathy folk quartet Integers Are For Counting and spoken word artist Eden McNutt.