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Asaf Sirkis

Asaf Sirkis
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About

Asaf Sirkis (born 1969 in Petah Tikva, Israel) is an Israeli-British drummer, composer and educator based in London. After launching his career in Israel and relocating to London around 1999, he became one of the most in-demand jazz drummers in the UK, appearing on more than 150 recordings. Alongside his own groups - the Asaf Sirkis Trio and the Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet - he joined Soft Machine in January 2023, making his studio debut with the band on their 2026 album 'Thirteen'.

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150+
recordings as sideman, collaborator and bandleader

What's new

  • 2026-03

    Soft Machine released the studio album 'Thirteen' on March 13, 2026 via Dyad Records - the first album with Sirkis as the band's drummer.

  • 2025-11

    Soft Machine announced tour dates for the United Kingdom in November 2025, including a performance at Cadogan Hall in London.

  • 2025-04

    'Thirteen' was recorded in April 2025 at Temple Music Studio in Surrey, produced by Theo Travis.

  • 2023-01

    Sirkis joined Soft Machine in January 2023 as the successor to legendary drummer John Marshall.

Tracks

Shepherds StoriesTitle track of the eponymous Asaf Sirkis Trio album (2013), twice voted one of the best jazz albums of that year by All About Jazz
Come To MeDebut album of the Sirkis/Bialas International Quartet (2015), named one of the best jazz albums of that year by All About Jazz
Our New EarthAlbum by Sirkis/Bialas IQ on MoonJune Records (2019), again awarded as one of the best releases of that year
ThirteenStudio album by Soft Machine (2026), the first with Sirkis as the band's drummer
Solar FlashSolo album by Sirkis on MoonJune Records

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