BONGO: New Combinations by Hakim Ludin

Hakim Ludin: Magic sounds and rhythm creations are the trademarks of Hakim Ludin´s artistry. He is both a much sought-after Jazz´n World percussionist and classically trained musician. The master world percussionist studied rhythms virtually from every culture. Hakim Ludin began his professional career with a classical orchestral education at the conservatory of Karlsruhe in Germany. He has played in numerous Jazz and avant garde ensembles and composed musical works for several renowned theaters in Germany. As a leader, he released the acclaimed solo CD “One World Percussion“ featuring a highly virtuosic collection of solo pieces reflecting rhythmic traditions from Asia, Africa and the Americas, as well as “Planet Lounge“ with Christoph Spendel and Naoki Kenji. He plays in jazz and avantgarde ensembles and has collaborated with stellar jazz musicians Jonas Hellborg, Jeff Hamilton, Alex Acuna (Weather Report), Luis Conte (Yellow Jackets)and Zappa´s