Sylvain Darrifourcq

Sylvain Darrifourcq is a French drummer, composer, and boundary-pushing sound explorer known for his work in avant-garde jazz and genre-defying collaborations. Based in France’s vibrant experimental music scene, he’s built a reputation as a rhythmic shapeshifter, blending free improvisation, electronic textures, and theatrical flair in projects like the mischievously titled *Kaiju Eats Cheeseburgers* and the hypnotic *In Girum*. A restless collaborator, he’s worked with heavyweights like Joachim Kühn, Emile Parisien, and Médéric Collignon, while his own releases—from the spiky *Cognitive Kebab* to the playful *Moustache et vernis, sans cape et sans collants*—showcase his knack for merging cerebral concepts with visceral groove.

When not drumming with the intensity of a caffeinated octopus, Darrifourcq leans into multidisciplinary madness, scoring dance/theater works and crafting albums like *Rhythm Feedback and Geometry* that treat rhythm as both science and surrealist playground. His music often feels like a dialogue between precision and chaos, whether he’s reimagining jazz legends (*Stretchin' with MILESDAVISQUINTETORCHESTRA!*) or building minimalist sound worlds for two pianos. Equal parts mad scientist and groove architect, he keeps listeners guessing—and grinning—with every unpredictable turn.

Genres

Free Jazz

Avant-garde

Related Artists

Michel Portal

Ambrose Akinmusire

Emile Parisien

Louis Sclavis

Brad Mehldau

Avishai Cohen

Joëlle Léandre

Brian Blade

Marcus Gilmore

Eric Harland

Vijay Iyer

Kit Downes

Latest Release

Cognitive Kebab

Sylvain Darrifourcq•

Manuel Hermia•

Valentin Ceccaldi

Single - Released May 10, 2025