perc, voc, *1952 PR, Puerto Rico
Musician of Jazz
A.k.a. Manolo (7)
Percussionist (born March 17, 1952 in San Juan, Puerto Rico). First-call percussionist most noted for his work with Weather Report from 1976 to 1977. He has made contributions to over 100 recordings that span jazz, world music, pop, and Latin music. Badrena has played with Zawinul Syndicate, the Rolling Stones, Mezzoforte, Joni Mitchell, Spyro Gyra, Art Blakey, Bill Evans, Steve Khan, Carla Bley, the Talking Heads, Blondie, Michael Franks, Ahmad Jamal, and others. Badrena currently lives in Fair View, New Jersey. He is the leader (drums, percussion, guitar, vocals) of the Latin jazz band Trio Mundo.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Parting Shot (Golpe De Partida) | Steve Khan, Anthony Jackson, Dennis Chambers, Manolo Badrena, Marc Quinones, Bobby Allende | 2011 | Album |
Trio Mundo Rides Again | Trio Mundo : Manolo Badrena, Dave Stryker, Andy McKee With Steve Slagle | 2004 | Album |
Midnight | Till Brönner Featuring Michael Brecker, George Whitty, Dennis Chambers, Anthony Jackson, Manolo Badrena, Dean Brown, David Mann | 1996 | Album |
Headline | Steve Khan, Ron Carter, Al Foster, Anthony Jackson, Dennis Chambers, Manolo Badrena | 1992 | Album |
Manolo | Manolo Badrena | 1979 | Album |
Fly Away (Agueybana) | Manolo Badrena | 1979 | Single |