Called a “world class drummer” and “a true inovator” by Modern Drummer magazine, Marko Djordjevic has played on over 40 albums and has thousands of live performances to his credit. Matt Garrison, Wayne Krantz, Jonah Smith, Clarence Spady, Lucky Peterson, Jacques Schwartz-Bart, Garry Willis, Hal Crook, Bill Frisell, Lionel Loueke, Aaron Goldberg, The Itals, Chris McDermott, and Eric Lewis are some of the artist he has performed or recorded with since graduating with honors from Berklee College of Music, where he was accepted on a scholarship at the tender age of 16.
One of the finest musicians of our era, Blue Note recording artist Lionel Loueke says: “Marko is one of the greatest drummers out there. He possesses incredible technique, and a musical mind to match it! I love playing with him because he is so creative and unique!”
For over ten years SVETI has been the creative outlet for one of the most impressive and innovative drummers in the world today, the Serbian born Marko Djordjevic. As the composer for SVETI, Marko writes music inspired by the rich musical tradition of his Balkan roots, with a nod to the “western” artists that have influenced him, from Coltrane and Weather Report to Zappa and the Police.
The evolution of the group’s sound is documented on two Benito Records releases, the self-titled debut, SVETI, and the 2001 follow up, Live Kolach.
The working group, in different formations from trio to septet, featuring Brad Mason (trumpet), Eli Degibri (sax), Nir Felder (guitar), Elliot Mason (trombone), Aaron Goldberg (piano) and Matt Pavolka (bass), is currently touring in support of the new album, entitled ‘Where I Come From’, released by Firma Video Entertainment.
Given the above mentioned talent, no wonder Phil Di Pietro of Allaboutjazz proclaims “SVETI is a group of absolutely monster musicians.”
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June 11, 2010
Sten Hostfalt 3 or 4 at Spike Hill NYC Feat. Ole Mathisen & Marko...
June 11, 2010
Sten Hostfalt 3 or 4 at Nublu NYC Feat. Ole Mathisen & Marko Djordjevic
February 17, 2010
Sten Hostfalt 3 or 4 at Spike Hill NYC Feat. Tim Luntzel & Marko...
October 04, 2008
Marko Djordjevic's Sveti Featuring Sten Hostfalt at Nublu on October 9
February 22, 2008
Sten Hostfalt / Matt Renzi / Marko Djordjevic Bowery Poetry Club, Feb 25
July 14, 2007
Marko Djordjevic, Janek Gwizdala, Sten Hostfalt Live NYC July 16
July 08, 2007
Marko Djordjevic DVD Release Event Thursday July 12th at The Drummers...
June 29, 2007
Marko Djordjevic, Bato the Yugo, Sten Hostfalt @ Village Ma in NYC on...
March 30, 2007
Marko Djordjevic's Sveti Featuring Sten Hostfalt Live, NYC April 2
February 26, 2007
Marko Djordjevic's Sveti Tonight in NYC, Feb 26 2007
It's one thing to be a brilliant drummer,
with impeccable time and phenomenal
technique; it's another to be one that
can compose and arrange with the best of
them. Marko does exactly that on his cd entitled WHERE
I COME FROM. On top of it all, he
surrounds himself with the finest talent,
creating a musical juggernaut that breaks all
boundaries. It's music steeped in tradition
yet entirely original!
Gonzalo Silva, Metronom Magazine
Drummer Marko Djordjevic has written a
very beautiful ballad in "Don't Be Sad."
The melody is a simple plea. The playing is
virtuosic. Sveti produces a compelling
sound.
Jazz.com
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It's one thing to be a brilliant drummer,
with impeccable time and phenomenal
technique; it's another to be one that
can compose and arrange with the best of
them. Marko does exactly that on his cd entitled WHERE
I COME FROM. On top of it all, he
surrounds himself with the finest talent,
creating a musical juggernaut that breaks all
boundaries. It's music steeped in tradition
yet entirely original!
Gonzalo Silva, Metronom Magazine
Drummer Marko Djordjevic has written a
very beautiful ballad in "Don't Be Sad."
The melody is a simple plea. The playing is
virtuosic. Sveti produces a compelling
sound.
Jazz.com
There is something magical in the way they
play, something that pulls you all the way
into the music.
Quim Cabeza, Bateria Total, Spain
This album by the Serbian virtuoso and his
group Sveti invites us on a musical odyssey.
Rich in rhythm, color, texture and melody
has already won praise from critics in the
US. A great musician is inviting you in - feel
free to enter!
Philippe Legare, Batteur magazine, France
Marko is a world class drummer and composer. He is one of the best and perhaps the most stylistically
original drummer in contemporary music today. This CD shows Marko's prowess as a hard swinging
jazz player, a master of odd metered folkloric music, an amazing soloist and a truly original composer.
Buy this CD! You may just hear the shape of things to come in modern drumming.
Lucas Pickford, bassist extraordinaire
Marko's dvd "Where I Come From" is a MUST SEE for
all drummers, regardless of their level and stylistic
background. It is REALLY MUSICAL and ALL ABOUT
THE JOY OF PLAYING DRUMS!!
Gregg Bissonette
Marko is an outstanding and innovative musician. This video
is a must have for anybody that takes drumming seriously.
Antonio Sanchez
A very advanced dvd from a superb drummer from Serbia. Discover him immediately -
A STAR IS AMONG US!
Philipe Legare, Batteur Magazin, France
World class drummer Marko Djordjevic's dvd is intimate,
sincere and educational. The high quality of information
and outsdanding performances make it a dvd from which
much can be learned once it has been properly digested.
Mike Haid, Modern Drummer
He certainly has his own sound as a
drummer and is very musically minded. This
all comes across very well in what is one of
the best drumming DVDs I have seen in a
while. I enjoyed everything about this DVD
and think everyone should know about
Marko. He plays the drums beautifully and
makes you want to get better and to top it off
he seems like a really nice guy too. Some
guys have it all and he’s one of them. Get it!
Chris Persiva, mikedolbear.com
England’s premier drumming website
Question: How does one reconcile musicality and stunning technique? The answer: All the
indispensable technical advice on this dvd is given from a tremendously musical perspective.
Between chapters there are magical performances of the music Marko wrote for his band Sveti.
Quim Cabeza, Bateria Total, Spain
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Primary Instrument
Drums
Credentials/Background
Member of faculty at the Drummers Collective in NYC
Also teaching privately in NYC.
Clinic/Workshop Information
A composer and band leader as well as a drummer, capable of directing a clinic into a wide range of topics, from drum tecnique specifics, to discussions about harmony, band interplay, improvisation, compositional issues, etc.
Check out clinic footage at
http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/marko_djordjevic.html
under the heading PASIC CLINIC 2008
