American Jazzscapes in the Middle East - Artists
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Franklin Kiermyer

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Kiermyer
Wikipedia Summary: Franklin Kiermyer is a Canadian jazz drummer and composer known for his spiritual approach to music and his incorporation of various world music influences, including Middle Eastern elements.
Born: 1956
Url1: https://www.franklinkiermyer.com/
Url2: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/franklin-kiermyer-mn0000796707
Notes: Franklin Kiermyer's music often incorporates elements from various spiritual and musical traditions, including those from the Middle East. His approach to jazz is deeply influenced by his spiritual practices and his study of different cultural musical forms. Kiermyer's compositions and performances frequently feature modal structures, complex rhythms, and improvisational techniques that draw from both jazz and Middle Eastern musical traditions. His work often aims to create a transcendent, meditative experience, using elements of Middle Eastern music to contribute to this spiritual atmosphere.