ABOUT
Jacky “YaKi” Desveronnières
Drummer, percussionist and composer, Jacky “YaKi” Desveronnières draws on Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz and fusion. On stage and in his books, he explores rhythm as a language to share.
MUSIC BUILT ON ENCOUNTERS
A path shaped by rhythm.
Driven by a passion for rhythm, Jacky Desveronnières, known as YaKi, has made percussion his language and the stage his natural home.
Inspired by Afro-Cuban music, jazz and fusion, he shapes an approach in which polyrhythm becomes a sound architecture. As a composer, teacher and performer, he shares his world through albums, publications and masterclasses.
Three ways to share music
LISTEN
Albums shaped by percussion, jazz and Afro-Cuban music.
TEACH
Books and masterclasses that explore the details of rhythm.
SHARE
Photos and videos that let the music live beyond the listening.
Step into YaKi’s world
Listen to the albums or explore the Batá Drums methods.