San-Francisco-based Veteran Jazz Drummer Brian Melvin of Beatlejazz
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with San Francisco-based veteran jazz drummer Brian Melvin, best known for his work with Beatlejazz. We caught up with Brian to talk about his brand-new 2025 release, Reunion, a powerful collaboration with pianist Dave Kikoski. This long-awaited return revisits Beatles classics through a fresh jazz lens—full of groove, creativity, and soul.
In this interview, Brian reflects on how The Beatles inspired his musical journey back in 1964, his formative mentorship with jazz drumming legend Al Foster, and the incredible experiences that…
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