chris mell
Having the multiplicity of rhythms from a drummer like Chris is just what Spanglish wanted to set themselves apart from other area latin bands. With a drummer like Mell, one can only appreciate this integral aspect of the Spanglish Band. Chris can effortlessly switch and incorporate a myriad of rhythms into what ever song Spanglish has on its list.
Chris has been playing the drums for 20 years. While going to UW-Whitewater for music, Chris studied and toured with Steve Wiest, John Becker, Ed Shaushnessy, Brad Leahi, Dave Pietro, Mike Spiro and the Maynard Ferguson Big Band. He also toured Europe twice playing in London, Paris, Germany, the North Sea and at the Montreaux Jazz Fest.
Chris currently lives in Milwaukee playing with the North Coast Orchestra, Eric Jacobson Quintet, Avenger Assemble and the Spanglish Band.