Gerald Cleaver

Gerald Cleaver's Griots confirms just how far creative musicians have developed since the appearance of drum machines, music workstations and software modular synthesizers.

A drummer by trade, Cleaver can be heard in innumerable ensembles including those of Ivo Perelman, Chris Lightcap, Steve Swell and Tomasz Stanko, to name just a few. His craft has blossomed beyond the drum chair, leading his own ensembles and a recent dive into electronics.

He previously released the all-electric Signs (577 Records, 2020) which was remixed Signs Remixed (Positive Elevation, 2021) by hip hop producer Hprizm of the band Anti-Pop Consortium.

PERSONNEL:

• Gerald Cleaver (drums, electronics)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Cooper Moore
• A2. Galaxy Faruq (For Faruq Z. Bey)
• A3. Virelles (featuring David Virelles)

• SIDE B
• B1. Bond
• B2. Victor Lewis
• B3. Geri Allen
• B4. Buena Vista