Francisco Mela Francisco Mela is a favorite of jazz's elite instrumentalists, including, Joe Lovano, McCoy Tyner, John Scofield, Cooper Moore, William Parker, Esperanza Spalding, George Garzone, Kris Davis, Kenny Werner, Chucho Valdes, Kenny Barron, and Gary Bartz, 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. World renowned saxophonist Joe Lovano heard Mela and was immediately impressed, hiring him shortly after to play in his quartet. In 2009, he was tapped by jazz legend McCoy Tyner to join his trio. Said Tyner of his new young drummer, “Mela is just a fantastic player. He has his own style and his own sound, which is what I look for in a drummer.”

Discography on 577 Records
Music Frees Our Souls, Vol. 1
Music Frees Our Souls, Vol. 2
Music Frees Our Souls, Vol. 3
Causa Y Efecto, Vol. 1
Causa Y Efecto, Vol. 2
Motions, Vol. 1
Motions, Vol. 2
O Life, O Light Vol. 1
O Life, O Light Vol. 2
MPT Trio Vol. 1

Photo: Francisco Mela by Luke Matantz