Singing Drums

Singing Drums
Studio album by Pierre Favre Ensemble
Released	1984
Recorded	May 27 & 28, 1984
Genre	Jazz
Length	40:59
Label	ECM ECM 1274
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Pierre Favre chronology
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Singing Drums is an album by percussionist Pierre Favre recorded in 1984 and released on the ECM label.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos awarded the album 4½ stars stating "For special tastes".^[2]

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Pierre Favre except as indicated

1. "Rain Forest" - 5:14
2. "Carneval of the Four" - 6:11
3. "Metal Birds" - 5:22
4. "Edge of the Wing" - 4:17
5. "Prism" - 8:14
6. "Frog Songs" - 6:07
7. "Beyond the Blue" - 5:48

• Recorded in Mohren, Willisau on March 26 & 27, 1984

Personnel

• Pierre Favre - drums, gongs, crotales, cymbals
• Paul Motian - drums, gongs, crotales, calebasses, rodbrushes
• Fredy Studer - drums, gongs, cymbals
• Nana Vasconcelos - berimbau, voice, tympani, conga, water pot, shakers, bells

References