Sameer Gupta (born July 1, 1976)[1] is a Brooklyn-based jazz percussionist, tabla player, and composer. He is a co-founder of Brooklyn Raga Massive, the jazz ensemble The Supplicants and drummer for the Marc Cary Focus Trio. He has also worked with vidyA, Kosmic Renaissance, Grachan Moncur III, Victor Goines, Vincent Gardner, Sekou Sundiata, Sonny Simmons, Marcus Shelby, Calvin Keys, Richard Howell, Dayna Stephens, and Julian Lage.

Sameer Gupta
Born (1976-07-01) July 1, 1976 (age 48)
OriginSan Francisco, California
GenresJazz, world music
Occupation(s)musician, composer
Instrument(s)tabla, percussion, drum kit
LabelsMotéma Music
Websitesameergupta.com

The Jazz Observer called his playing kinetic, bass-heavy, and tender.[2]

Discography

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  • Namaskar (Motéma, 2010), with Marc Cary
  • A Circle Has No Beginning (2018)

As sideman

References

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  1. ^ "Sameer Gupta music @ All About Jazz".
  2. ^ Forrest Dylan Bryant. "Monterey 2008: Strength of Spirit." Sep 20, 2008 http://www.jazzobserver.com/2008/09/monterey-2008-strength-of-spirit/
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