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.
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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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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.
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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
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Marko is an A level endorser of Mapex drums, Zildjian cymbals, Evans drumheads
and Vic Firth sticks. He has been featured as a soloist and clinician at many
of the world's top music events (PASIC, Music Messe, Montreal Drum Fest,
NAMM, Music Fest Canada, Jazz Yatra India) and some of the most prominent
contemporary music schools (Berklee College of Music, Drummers Collective,
Modern Music in Greece, L'aula in Spain, etc).
Alfred Publishing is the exclusive worldwide distributor of his critically acclaimed
DVD entitled Where I Come From - A Fresh Approach To Drumming.
Also relevant: myspace.com/masonbrothersband, myspace.com/nenadgajin, myspace.com/jonahsmith, myspace.com/ghostfactornyc
