With his distinctive, elegant and dynamic playing, Paris-born and classically trained Manu Katché has become one of the most sought-after drummers in the world The musician, who is also convincing on the piano as well as a composer and singer, was discovered in the mid-1980s by Peter Gabriel, on whose successful album "So" (1986) he made his musical debut. Since then, the rhythm virtuoso, who has breathtaking mastery of all genres from rock and pop to world music and jazz, has not only been a permanent member of the former Genesis mastermind's live and studio band, but can also be heard on countless recordings by international greats such as Sting ("Englishman In New York"), Tears For Fears, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Jeff Beck, Al Di Meola, Jan Garbarek and Youssou N'Dour. But in addition to his international successes as a drummer, the busy multi-talent has also been devoting himself to his highly successful ambitions as a bandleader since the early nineties. To date, Katché has released nine solo albums to rave reviews (Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik 2006) With his latest longplayer "The Scope", the innovative beat-setter, accompanied by Jérome Regard (bass), Patrick Manouguian (guitar) and Jim Henderson (keyboards), once again proves his brilliant qualities as a songwriter. The groove-emphasized songs dedicated to the theme of Africa are characterized by an irresistibly catchy melody, and the compositions, stylistically located between pop, soul, R&B, dub, jazz and world, exude a slightly melancholic flair Vocal guest contributions on this masterpiece are made by the Senegalese singer Faada Freddy ("Vice"), who has already worked with Peter Gabriel, Damon Albarn and Flea / Red Hot Chili Peppers, the French rapper Jazzy Bazz ("Paris Me Manque") from the group L'Entourage and the American singer / songwriter Jonatha Brooke, who can be heard on the atmospheric ballad "Don't U Worry" Masterpiece!