John Convertino

American drummer and percussionist; founding member of Calexico and longtime collaborator with Giant Sand. Known for sparse, instrumental solo recordings such as Ragland (2005).

Founding member of Calexico; longtime collaborator with Giant Sand. Solo album Ragland was released in 2005 on the German label Sommerweg; the album was recorded on an eight-track with limited microphones and featured piano, vibraphone and drums, mixed by Jim Waters.

The available review focuses on John Convertino's solo album Ragland (2005), describing sparse, melancholic piano and brushed drums with a dark-jazz feel. The album was recorded on an eight-track in a dusty house and released by the German label Sommerweg. The review rates it 3/5 and presents it as reflective, experimental music for quiet listening.

For:Fans of Calexico and Giant Sand; listeners of instrumental, melancholic indie/Americana and experimental jazz-tinged music.