Branislav Kovačev

[b]Born[/b]: 19.11.1939, Kikinda, Yugoslavia
[b]Died[/b]: 04.09.2012, Hvar, Croatia

Serbian jazz drummer/percussionist, a pioneer in 'world music' in Yugoslavia (LP "Balkan Impressions" 1982).
Used to be leader of few groups in 70s and early 80s including 'European Jazz Consensus', 'International Jazz Consensus' and ''Lala Kovačev Group'.
His early carear started with 'Dixieland Ansambl "Dinamo"', 'Jazz Orkestar Radio Beograd'/'Big Band RTB' and continued with 'Trio/Kvartet Vasilija Beloševića' and 'Ansambl Metronom'.
Since 1965 Lala has been working abroad.