Jonathan Mele, is a New York City based drummer/percussionist.

After graduating from UMass Amherst with degrees in Jazz performance and composition/arranging, Jon moved to New York City in 1996, he has performed with many well-known artists including: Steve Swallow, Carla Bley, Sheila Jordan, Ronan Guilfoyle, Michael Buckley, Hugh Buckley, and Adam Kolker. He played drums on the Van Morrison 2005 Universal/Exile records release "Magic Time."

In addition, Jonathan has been written original music for and performed live with Nicholas Leichter Dance, while also working with other dance companies, including NYU's Tisch School, Long Island University, Paul Taylor, and Mark Morris.

He plays drums with U.S. based creative improvisers Equilateral, and internationally-based organ trio, the Jazz Organism, which includes Australian guitarist Jeremy Sawkins and Irish organist Justin Carroll. Jon also performs with the Jeff Holmes Big Band and the New England Jazz Ensemble - playing original compositions as well as music from the jazz ensemble/big band repertoire.

Jon has performed around the world on Stage, TV, Radio, and in recording studios, including: The Guinness Jazz Festival, Bray Jazz Festival, NYC's River to River festival, Summerstage, RTE (Ireland), Iowa City Jazz Festival, Windmill Lane Studios, etc. He's also presented numerous clinics in the US and Europe.

Jon owns Tunnel Street Studio, in which he writes and records drums, drum loops, and percussion tracks for singers, songwriters, producers, and other musicians, utilizing computers and the collaborative possibilities of the internet.

Jonathan is a Yamaha performing artist and endorses Sabian Cymbals, Evans drumheads, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and Grover Pro Percussion.

For More information, please visit:

http://www.JonathanMele.com

http:// www.tunnelStreetStudio.com

http:// www.ProfessionalDrumTrax.com

I do work quite quickly, as my drumset is always set up and usually miked as well.

I usually charge on a per song basis, providing either a stereo mix-down or individual tracks delivered over the internet. I can also supply a Logic, Garage Band, or Pro Tools song file if necessary.

Usually what happens is:

You send me 2 mp3's one with and one without drums. If you have any specific ideas about what you'd like played (or not!), it's best for you to let me know it at this point. Also a chart is very helpful as well. The tempo marking is also very important to have, as I record everything with a click.

I record a drum track and send you a rough mix. if there are any changes, you let me know at that point, and I'll re-record if necessary. I usually like to record a max of 2 revisions, so the information you give me initially is very important.

Once the final performance is approved by you, I can send you a stereo mix of the drum tracks, stems, or individual tracks if you'd like.

I require 1/2 of the payment before I start working, the remainder is paid when you are satisfied with the drum tracks. I will deliver the final mix (etc.) after your payment clears.