Andrea Marcelli: Beyond the Blue

After very successful studies in the USA in New York and L. A., the Italian-born drummer settled in Berlin in 2001, where he has been living and working ever since. The respected drummer made a name for himself mainly as a sidemen, playing with jazz giants such as Wayne Shorter, Allan Holdsworth, Bob Mintzer, Don Menza, Ralph Towner, Marc Johnson, Mike Mainieri, Chuck Loeb, Alex Acuna, Bob Berg, Eric Marienthal, Hiram Bullock, to name a few. The press praised his release and no less than Wayne Shorter gave him a special compliment. Together with stars like Mike Stern, Bob Mintzer, Eddie Gomez, "Beyond the Blue" invites you to a very special musical journey. One can only be full of admiration! Extensive composed soundscapes with the necessary soloistic freedom of all contributors.