Arnaud Dolmen

About me

La Frette-sur-seine, France

Arnaud Dolmen is one of the most acclaimed jazz artist, drummer and composer of his generation. Tonbé Lévé, his first album released in 2017, focused on a contemporary Jazz aesthetic is a resounding success. His accolades include "Revelation of the Year" by Jazz Magazine, "Artist to Watch" by Jazzwise Magazine, "One of the 5 best drummers of 2021" by Jazz Magazine & Jazz News.

Originally from Guadeloupe, he studied drum ka from the age of five, then drums at Atelier Marcel Lollia, under the direction of Georges Troupé.

He has performed around the world alongside Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Bojan Z, Olivier Ker Ourio, Alfredo Rodriguez, Mario Canonge, Naïssam Jalal, David Linx, Samy Thiébault, Jonathan Jurion and many more.

To date, he has already recorded more than 80 albums.

After a long period of observation and introspection, Arnaud Dolmen returns with a second album, Adjusting, which questions our interconnection, our human experience in a world as beautiful as noisy…

Cultural background

  • Guadeloupe

Values

  • Authenticity
  • Balance
  • Challenge
  • Community
  • Compassion
  • Creativity
  • Curiosity
  • Faith
  • Happiness
  • Honesty
  • Listening
  • Love
  • Making a difference
  • Meaningful work
  • Respect