Branislav Kovačev
2 albums · 1980s–2010s · CD · LP · appears on 25 albums
Serbian jazz drummer/percussionist (born 19.11.1939, Kikinda, Yugoslavia; died 04.09.2012, Hvar, Croatia). A pioneer in 'world music' in Yugoslavia (LP "Balkan Impressions" 1982).
Used to be leader of few groups in 70s and early 80s including 'European Jazz Consensus', 'International Jazz Consensus' and ''Lala Kovačev Group'.
His early carear started with 'Dixieland Ansambl "Dinamo"', 'Jazz Orkestar Radio Beograd'/'Big Band RTB' and continued with 'Trio/Kvartet Vasilija Beloševića' and 'Ansambl Metronom'.
Since 1965 Lala has been working abroad.
Member of
- Et Cetera
- Michal Urbaniak's Group
- Horst Jankowski Quartett
- Horst Jankowski And His Studio Orchestra
- Jazz Orkestar Radio-Televizije Beograd
- Ansambl Metronom
- Lala Kovačev Group
- Big Band RTS
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