Like a powerful steam engine, McCraven is always at the forefront and pushing forward, pulling his disciples along with him for the ride. His mind works in patterns, which he assigns to his bandmates in his compositions rooted in jazz, soul, and groove, acting as a blank canvas for him to create textures and nuances while soaring freely above all those present.
Makaya McCraven is a force to be reckoned with, a mighty drummer at the top of his game. His performance at the Montreal jazz festival left no stones unturned substantiating his stronghold as one of the epicenters of the new direction jazz music is currently taking. We eagerly await your next move, Mr. McCraven!