Henrik Wartel

Henrik Wartel is a Swedish drummer and percussionist active in improvised music, jazz and experimental ensemble performance. His music develops through close listening and a flexible use of rhythm, cymbals and timbral detail, allowing percussion to interact with rather than simply accompany other instruments.

His projects include the Gothenburg trio Quagmire with pianist Karin Johansson and double bassist Nina de Heney. The group has collaborated with clarinettist Christer Bothén and recorded performances based on spontaneous collective composition. Wartel has also appeared in ensembles with Per Anders Nilsson, Gunnar Backman and Anders Berg.

On Creative Sources, Henrik Wartel is credited on 2 releases, including Creative Sources appearances (CS590), Conversations with Snow (CS825).