| Paco Sery | |
|---|---|
 Sery in 2002 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paco Sery |
| Born | (1956-05-01)May 1, 1956 Divo, Côte d'Ivoire |
| Genres | Jazz, fusion, jazz-funk, jazz-rap, world music |
| Occupation(s) | Bandleader, composer, drummer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, Percussions |
| Years active | 1976 - Present |
Paco Sery (born 1 May 1956 in Côte d'Ivoire) is a world music and jazz fusion drummer. He has played with Joe Zawinul and Eddy Louiss. He also has his own band, releasing his first solo album, Voyages, in 2000.
Discography
With Sixun
- 2008 Palabre
- 2006 Live à la Cigale
- 1998 Nouvelle Vague
- 1995 Flasback (compilation)
- 1995 Lunatic Taxi
- 1993 No Man’s land
- 1990 L’eau de La
- 1988 Explore
- 1988 Sixun Live
- 1987 Pygmées
- 1985 Nuit blanche
- 1987 Pygmées
With Joe Zawinul
- 2008 75th
- 2002 Faces and Places
- 1998 World tour
- 1996 My People
Other collaborations
- 2012 The Syndicate File Under Zawinul
- 2003 Yakar Idrissa Diop
- 2002 Bendera So Kalmery
- 2001 Récit Proche Eddy Louiss
- 2001 Safi Ray Lema
- 2000 Poulina Orchestre National de Barbès
- 1997 The Blessed Rain Ashley Maher
- 1997 Per fortuna Purtroppo Irene Grandi
- 1997 Dife Kassav’
- 1996 Sarada Alma Rosa
- 1995 Emotion Papa Wemba
- 1991 Gaia Ray Lema
- 1991 Amen Salif Keita
- 1987 Afrijazzy Manu Dibango
- 1982 Fodder on My Wings Nina Simone
References
- "Paco Sery - African artists". Afrik.com. 15 March 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- ^ Zwerin, Mike (12 July 2000). "World Music Drummer Hits His Stride : Paco Sery, in His Own Time". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- Budofsky, Adam (1 July 2006). The drummer: 100 years of rhythmic power and invention. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 93. ISBN 978-1-4234-0567-2. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- Bogdanov, Vladimir; Woodstra, Chris; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2001). All music guide: the definitive guide to popular music. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 1435. ISBN 978-0-87930-627-4. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
- Holland, Bill (24 March 2001). "Eddie Louiss Récit Proche". Billboard. p. 23. Retrieved 13 June 2010.