When it comes to straight-ahead jazz in upstate New York, it’s hard to find better musicians than drummer Mike Melito and pianist Dino Losito.
Mike Melito
Posted inMusic
JAZZ | Mike Melito Trio
From the popular to the obscure, Mike Melito knows jazz classics so well that he can step into any situation. So it’s not surprising that he’s been the drummer of choice when jazz luminaries like Benny Golson, James Moody, Barry Harris, Eric Alexander, and many more have come to town. Over the years, Melito has […]
Posted inMusic
ALBUM REVIEW: “New York Connections”
Mike Melito “New York Connections” Weebop Records mikemelito.com Drummer Mike Melito is on everyone’s short list of the top jazz players on the Rochester scene. But on his sixth album as a leader, he decided on a change of pace and a change of location. “New York Connections” was recorded with a band made up […]
