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Gerald Cleaver (born May 4, 1963 [1]) is a jazz drummer from Detroit, Michigan. [2] Early life. Cleaver's father is drummer John Cleaver Jr., originally from Springfield, Ohio, and his mother was from Greenwood, Mississippi. [1] . Gerald had six older siblings. [1] Career. Cleaver joined the jazz faculty at the University of Michigan in 1995.
Gerald Cleaver. Profile: African-American jazz drummer from Detroit, Michigan, USA, born 4 May 1963. Husband of Jean Carla Rodea . Gerald Cleaver is one of the New York jazz scene’s leading drummer/composers, who covers a wide range of stylistic ground.
Detroit-born drummer and electronic composer Gerald Cleaver explores the future and history of music on his latest album, 22 / 23. The album features saxophone, voice, and various genres, from jazz to techno, and is available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.
29 de ago. de 2023 · Learn about Gerald Cleaver's musical journey from his childhood in Detroit to his collaborations with Roscoe Mitchell, Craig Taborn, and others. See photos and videos of his performances and interviews.
Detroit-born drum slayer Gerald Cleaver is making this summer even better with the upcoming release of a new, mysterious electronic ensemble that takes us to the next level of his unique avant-garde approach.
Born and raised in Detroit, Gerald Cleaver is a product of the Motor City’s rich musical history. Wildly prolific, Cleaver has performed and recorded with a wide variety of artists, including Tommy Flanagan, Daniel Carter, Bill Frisell and more, chalking up a commendable discography throughout a career nearing twenty years.
Griots is Gerald Cleaver's second electronic album, jointly released by 577 Records sub label Positive Elevation and Meakusma. It sees Cleaver further exploring the depths of electronic music offered by his hometown Detroit, combining those influences with his personal musical background.
