EFRAIN TORO

One of the world's most versatile drummer/percussionists for UKZN’s Centre for Jazz.

Efrain Toro, one of the world's most versatile drummer/percussionists, will perform at the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s jazz centre. His unique approach to rhythm and education is a musical revolution in the making.

His career began in his native Puerto Rico and he later moved to the New England Conservatory. While in Boston, he studied drum set with Alan Dawson. He moved to Los Angeles in 1979, where he has played on countless film and TV scores. Efrain has also worked with a variety of great artists that included Stan Getz, George Benson, Los Lobos, Chicago, Placido Domingo and many others. Efrain has taught at the renowned Musician's Institute, California Institute of the Arts and UCLA. He has authored five books for musicians and artists that explain his theories and skills on topics like rhythm, hand-finger technique, Latin styles, and odd meters.

Efrain Toro appears at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music on the UKZN’s Howard College campus on May 5 from 17h30 to 19h00 (doors open at 17h00). Entrance R25 (R10 students) and a cash bar is available.