Some of the distinguished artists who played in these groups were
Kenny Clark, Milford Graves, Famoudou Don Moye, Michael Carvin and Obo Addy. Starting in 1988 through the present time, he has toured and performed here and abroad with the renown Russian percussionist, Vladimir Tarasov. In 1975,
Cyrille formed a band called Maono (feelings) featuring various instrumental voices
determined by his compositions. He is a member of Trio 3 featuring alto
saxophonist, Oliver Lake and bassist, Reggie Workman. Also from time to time,
he leads another group called Haitian Fascination, playing music inspired by the
musical tradition from Haiti. Within the past several years, he has been
collaborating and working with musicians such as saxophonist, Archie Shepp,
trombonist, Roswell Rudd, trumpeter, Dave Douglas, bassists, Henry Grimes and
William Parker, pianists Dave Burrell and Marilyn Crispell, and vibraphonist, Karl
Berger. He continues to record and perform with duo, trio, quartet, quintet and
big band formations.