Drummerworld: http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Drori_Mondlak.html
KLARO! Website: http://www.klaromusic.com/
Drori Mondlak is one of the outstanding jazz drummers and bandleaders on today's international jazz scene. His touch, subtlety, and interactive approach to music have brought him critical acclaim and performing opportunities with many creative musicians in diverse musical situations.
Drori co-leads the critically acclaimed quartet: Karolina Strassmayer & Drori Mondlak – KLARO!
In his eclectic work in New York City for over twenty years Drori has played with jazz luminaries such as Frank Foster, Joe Williams, Don Friedman, Chris Potter, Lew Tabackin, Ernestine Anderson, and many more.
He has also established himself in Europe, performing and recording with artists such as Lee Konitz, Barbara Dennerlein, Karolina Strassmayer, Lynne Ariale, Stefan Bauer, Cary DeNigris, Tony Lakatos, Nicolas Simion, John Goldsby, Paul Heller and many more.
Drori has released two recordings as a leader, Point In Time and Wake-Up Call.
Mondlak says about his most recent CD, ”Joining Forces creates a sound that is both personal and universal in its expression of heart and mind. The melodies and improvisations tell stories infused with the most basic yearnings of life and complexities of the spirit. I dedicate this music to the infinite freedom afforded to musicians who join to give breath and life to sound with the strength of their unique individuality and respect for each other’s vision.”
“Much remindful of the deeply melodic orientations of drummers Shelly Manne, Joe Morello or Max Roach, Mondlak is natural and imaginative in his high regard and ability to represent melodic lines and contours, and illuminates this flow freely.” Dr. Herb Wong - Jazz Perspectives
“Mondlak is a deeply melodic drummer, but with deceptive power and finesse of someone like Joe Morello.” - DRUM! 2012