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Francisco Mela: We Play Music To Free Our Soul's Solo Drums at Soapbox Gallery
Courtesy of Soapbox Gallery | Posted on January 15, 2021
Where
Soapbox Gallery
636 Dean Street
New York, NY
Map
(516) 559-5099
When
Sat, February 13, 2021
8:00 pm
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Musicians
Francisco Mela
drumsAbout
Francisco Mela is a favorite amongst jazz's elite instrumentalists, among them, Joe Lovano, McCoy Tyner, John Scofield, Cooper Moore, Willian Parker, Ingrid Laubrock, Esperanza Spalding, George Garzone, Kris Davis, Frank Kimbrough, Kenny Werner, Chucho Valdes, Hery Paz, Kenny Barron, Gary Bartz, Anthony Coleman and Juanma Trujillo, all of whom cite his charisma, sophistication, and life-affirming spirit as an extension of his incredible talents as a composer and drummer. Born in 1968 in Bayamo, Cuba. He moved to Boston in 2000 and, quickly thereafter made a name for himself on the Boston scene, becoming the house drummer at the legendary Wally’s Café Jazz Club...