Lala Kovacev Music Archive | In Memoriam
19 videos • 612 views • by Vanja Srdic In Memoriam Playlist dedicated to one of the greatest jazz musicians, a drummer and composer Lala Kovacev (1939 - 2012). He was a founding member and leader of the European Jazz Consensus, the International Jazz Consensus and the Lala Kovacev Group. He recorded & performed with Chick Corea, Wolfgang Dauner, Alan Skidmore, Michal Urbaniak, Benny Bailey, Chet Baker, and many more jazz greats. He developed a unique fusion style blending traditional Balkan folklore music with jazz. His 1982 album, "Balkan Impressions" exemplified Lala Kovacev's importance to the history of Balkan Ethno jazz and his contribution to the origins of the World music genre. This Playlist is dedicated to Lala's music creation. You can find more info about this intriguing artist on his Official website: http://www.lalakovacev.com