Bodek Janke

"Sensitive and dramatic, Janke is a drummer with chops, feel, and vision." - Martin Patmos, Modern Drummer • • • • • • • Bodek Janke is one of today´s most sought after drummers and percussionists of the international jazz and world music scenes. His unique and outstanding way of playing the drums, Indian tabla and various percussion instruments has given him opportunities to collaborate with Yo-Yo Ma, Lars Danielsson, Bill Evans, Bobo Stenson, Leszek Możdżer, Gilad Hekselman, Nuria Rial, the WDR, NDR & HR Radio Bigbands, Jasper van´t Hof, Kinan Azmeh, Kristjan Randalu, Petros Klampanis, Tarek Yamani, the Turtle Island & Atom String Quartets, and many others. Dubbed as 'a master of many dialects' by New York´s drum legend John Riley, Bodek´s distinctive sound was recorded on more than 200 albums as a sideman. He has also recorded 10 albums under his own name. His current project, SONG, with its first released recording in 2018 and the second in 2020 - has been spreading enthusiasm among international audiences. Besides his travels and work as a recording artist, Bodek writes music for large ensembles & orchestras. • • • • • • • bodekjanke.com | store.bodekjanke.com