Martin Valihora
| Martin Valihora | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1976 (age 47–48) |
| Origin | Slovakia |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, percussionist |
| Associated acts | Hiromi Uehara |
Martin Valihora (born May 4, 1976) is a Slovak drummer and percussionist.
Valihora studied piano between 1986–1987, but then switched to drums, having received private lessons from a Slovak drummer Oldo Petráš. He then studied drums and percussions at the Conservatorium in Bratislava (Slovakia) between 1990-1992 taking drum classes taught by prof. Marián Zajaček. Valihora played in numerous Slovak pop, rock or jazz bands such as IMT Smile, Collegium Musicum, Midi, Prúdy, Fermáta, Kvatret Gaba Jonáša, Barflies and Deepnspace.
Having been awarded a scholarship on the Berklee College of Music in Boston,[1] he established himself as a part of the New York's jazz scene.
Currently he is working with Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara.[2]
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