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 have shaped his dynamic career. From jazz fusion to global rhythms, this conversation is filled with rhythm, history, and heart.🎶 Listen to the album: Reunion – Brian Melvin & Dave KikoskiFor More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:                 https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.