The driving rhythmical talent behind Electric Wire Hustle steps out to present a unique performance at Auckland's CJC.
“The future of drums in NZ is firmly in the hands of Myele Manzanza.” - NZ Musician Magazine
This may seem a lofty statement but this young talent has already enjoyed an impressive career behind the drum kit. For the past 4 years he has been traveling the globe with Wellington's acclaimed soul & beats trio, Electric Wire Hustle. He has also performed and recorded alongside some of our best including The Recloose Live Band, Olmecha Supreme, The Jonathan Crayford Trio, Deva Mahal and more.
After being selected as NZ's sole representative at the 2010 Red Bull Music Academy in London, Myele wielded the knowledge he acquired from the tutelage of such masters as Flying Lotus, Roots Manuva, Cluster, Moodyman, Dr Peter Zinovieff and DJ Zinc and crafted his first solo album, ONE. Now taking a precious break from his international touring schedule Myele is able to present a different side of his musical persona in Auckland at Britomart's Creative Jazz Club (CJC) at 1885.
As anyone close to him will know, Myele has a deep passion for Jazz. Since graduating in 2008 from the NZ School Of Music with a degree in Jazz Performance this passion has not diminished and in recent years has led to considerable time clocked up in New York studying with E.J. Strickland (Ravi Coltrane, Marcus Strickland, Jacky Terrasson) and performing alongside the likes of Roy Hargrove, Joe Sanders and Eric Wyatt at all the famous Jazz haunts that great city offers. Myele and his trio now also host their own jam session in Wellington - 'The Session'.
On Wednesday 20th of March, Myele will give Aucklanders an opportunity to see a side of him that has rarely been seen outside of Wellington when he performs within a Jazz context with his trio at CJC . He will be performing originals and standards with a few surprises alongside two other young outstanding talents coming out of Wellington – Scott Maynard on Double Bass and Daniel Hayles on Keys.
