Brian Melick: Photos

Typical Touring Rig. Compact and Lots of Possibilities!
Just a few members of my extended Udu Family 40+ and going strong...
Having a GREAT time jamming a little with one of my heros. The legendary Armando Peraza!
A very special moment in my life playing music with the man who inspired me to play hand percussion. The Great Master Drummer Babatunde Olatunji. What a magical time for me.
Two of my Great Brothers in Arms. (L) Dror Sinai, Rhythm Fusion. www.rhythmfusion.com everything percussion. REALLY!, John Bergamo (M). Johns video the "Joy of Hand Drumming" changed my life. What a true treasure he is to all of us...
Two of the greatest Singer / Songwriters I have ever had the true privilege to work with and for. Kim and Reggie Harris
Some of the most remarkable woman I know. They all continue to inspire me. They are my musical Leading Ladies. L to R = Bridget Ball, Peggy Delaney, Martha Gallagher, Siobhan Quinn, Maria Zemantauski, Zoe Zak, Sarah Milonovich, Me, Monica Wilson-Roach
Finally after doing several recordings where I am featured on percussion and this guy is on Drum Kit, I met the drummer that has been blowing me away. The man himself "Dean Sharp" you have to check him out - unique doesn't even come close... INSPIRING!
McKrells at WMHT LIVE Studio Concert Series during the taping for airing around the US
My groovy little retro kit. Little in size - HUGE in sound. I use these toms with my hybred percussion rig. Works incredibly well with most other drummers since the toms are in a much different sonic range due to the one head. Shells: 3 & 5 ply Maple.
TrioLOCO after our set at Corning Jazz Festival. L to R Studio Stu, Mark Dziuba, and Me. Wow! What fun these guys are. Such a treat. I feel blessed since they always take me on quite the musical journey.
Nothing like an improv jam session where ever you may be. Even in a restaurant. Rick Lathem, Me and literally 12 other percussionists are playing. We got a standing O when we were finished by everyone in the place including the manager!
Playing Udu for the man himself - Bernard "Pretty" Purdie
Jam'n with the wonderfully talented Steve Forman
Introducing the Udu Drum to the incredible Dennis Chambers. Wow! What a groove he has and he asked me to play for him. What an absolute honor that was...
Gerry James, Interworld Music. A true hero of mine. It was a dream come true when Gerry became the executive producer of my instructional video "The How To of Udu". Check out their line of instructional materials. www.interworldmusic.com
Performing in Duet with the incredible Flamenco Guitarist, Maria Zemantauski
Just Me