Gatien VALLI

Gatien Valli is a French drummer based in Paris, working across blues, rock and soul. He has accompanied artists including Manu Lanvin and Mat Ninat, alongside his work with the modern blues rock trio Younger Spirit.

Born in Troyes, Gatien began playing drums at six and first performed live at nine. He went on to study at the Troyes Conservatoire, completing his diploma in contemporary music in 2023. His influences range from Chad Smith and Phil Rudd to Dave Weckl, with an approach centred on groove, controlled dynamics and serving the music.

With Younger Spirit, Gatien contributes drums, backing vocals, songwriting and arrangements. Formed in 2023 with two longstanding friends from Troyes, the trio has performed across France and received awards at the Challenge Blues Français and Cognac Blues Passions in 2026.