Kendrick Freeman’s continuing study of the drums has resulted in a versatility that crosses borders. Originally a drumset player, Kendrick encountered African music in 1976 and has studied and performed with artists from Congo, Ghana and Haiti. He worked for five years with San Francisco’s premiere Haitian dance company Group Petit La Croix, and maintains a connection to Haitian culture in New York.
As a drumset artist he toured nationally and internationally with new acoustic banjoist Alison Brown for five years. He has recorded with Nashville dobro ace Rob Ickes, and is a long-standing member of a trio led by string/percussion wizard Joe Craven. Recent recordings include The One World Band, led by Bay Area bassist and publisher Chuck Sher, tracks for Stevie Coyle’s new release, The Big Trio’s “Like Night”, John Salz’ “End Of The Day”, and the Tony D’Anna Trio’s 2009 offering, The Floater.
