Gretsch Drums is an iconic American drum brand manufactured in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
For 140 years, our award-winning company has been providing "That Great Gretsch Sound" to drummers around the globe.
Anthony Michelli
Gretsch Artist Since:
2017
Country:
Canada
Band or Affiliations:
Independent, Freelance, Educator
Current Kit Setup:
Large Set: USA Custom in Satin Dakota Red: 7x10 RT, 8x12 RT, 14x14 FT, 16x16 FT 14x22 BD, 6.5x14 SD
Small Set: USA Custom in Satin Dakota Red: 8x12 RT, 14x14 FT, 14x18 BD, 5x14 Copper SD
Influences:
"There are so many noteworthy influences from the past and present in varied genres. The likes of drummers from A-Z; musicians; composers; artists; designers; writers; thinkers; people you know; people you don’t; have influenced me. It’s truly endless and ongoing. Every genre has its greats you just need to be open to find them. "
We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"To be in the company of historically and currently iconic drummers is a privilege. In addition, the people behind the Gretsch product, the refined sound, the feel and response of Gretsch drums are unique, recognizable and unmatched."
Advice to Aspiring Musicians:
"Work hard now, enjoy the benefits later – be honest, focused and smile along the way. Strive to be musical, professional, patient, informed, aware, open-minded, trustworthy and gracious - there is room for all of us. When it’s time to represent, celebrate your influences and have the courage to speak your own voice."
Anthony Michelli, the Canadian born and internationally respected professional has fostered a creative and successful career in the music industry as a drum set performer, post-secondary educator and sound recording producer.
Appreciative to be a member of various diverse projects featuring an extensive list of celebrated, distinguished composers and performers, Anthony is able to actualize his unique approach performing in several varied styles of music equally with respect and dedication to the art of creating Music. Through personal motivation, curiosity and dedication alongside of a ever-persistent quest for knowledge, Anthony has be able to remain relevant, current and active for over two decades as an esteemed professional.
In addition, Anthony has recorded and collaborated with innumerable artists in the contemporary jazz, original composition, world, popular and creative music genres spanning from 1995 to the present day with well over one hundred recordings listed in his discography. Although it is not his constant priority, he does periodically lead his own group.
Anthony accredits any accolades under his name to the groundwork established by his mentors and elders that forged and opened the pathways. Inspired to keep a continuum, Anthony has made it a personal goal to remain true and creative in efforts to break ground for young and aspiring musicians finding their place in the industry.
Complete International Discography and Broadcasts - 2016
2016:
Beyond the C, Steve Koven Trio (Bungalow Records)
Just the Two of Us, Matt Dusk & Margaret - Poland, Universal Music (Platinum Record)
Quiet Nights, Matt Dusk & Florence K - North America #1 iTunes Jazz Charts
2015:
Lost in Rio, Matt Dusk & Karen Aoki – Japan release
Magisteria, Ron Westray - (Blue Canoe Records)
2014:
Live at the Red Guitar, Anthony Michelli Bassless Trio featuring Geoff Young, Perry White & Special guests Junik and AndoElectro
Sanata: Stillness, Kiran Ahluwalia
Variables, Tom Van Seters
Find Your Place, The Bill McBirnie Trio (Extreme Flute)
Jimi Jazz, Ron Westray (Blue Canoe Records)
Daylight, Dave Neill (OTFRecords112844)
2013:
World Music Concert Series at Hugh’s Room, Rez Abassi Trio (Jazz FM91.1 live recording broadcast)
Currently Experiencing, Artie Roth Quartet
20, Steve Koven Trio (Bungalow records CD & DVD)
George Leach (APTN TV Live Concert Broadcast)
2012:
Jim Brickman Christmas, Jim Brickman (Avalon)
2010:
Creation, David Mott’s Oratorio for Choir and Jazz Quartet, David Mott (DVD)
Compound Eyes, Clutton Michelli West (Shelfish Records)
Bloor Street, The Secret Quartet (Edition Records U.K)
Alone Together, Steve Koven Trio (Bungalo Records)
2009:
Seven Dance, James Brown Quintet (NPG 002)
Kiss Me Like That, Diane Nalini (Earthglow Records)
Ricochet, Adrean Faruggia Group
Anthony Michelli’s Bassless Trio with special guest Junik
2008:
Live in Studio, Norma Winston, Kenny Wheeler, Nikki Iles Quintet (Jazz FM)
Nimmons ‘N’ Nine…Now, Mike Cado Tentet featuring the music of Phil Nimmons
Invented Reality, Jasna Jovicivich, (Independent)
The Sound of Songs, Steve Koven Trio, (Bungalo Records)
Mike Janzen Trio (CBC)
Larra Skye (Independent)
2007:
Secret II Martin Speake, Duncan Hopkins & Anthony Michelli Trio (New Note, U.K.)
Jazz Bar 2007, Various Artists Japan (CD and Vinyl compilation release)
Wanderlust, Kiran Ahluwalia
Live at the Rex, William Carn Quartet (CBC) http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/singleConcert.html?20071004carn
Sasha Williamson (Independent)
Christmas Memories 2007, The Canadian Staff Band and Duncan Hopkins 4tet (tracks 9&14)
Lessons Learned, William Carn Quartet (Timely Manor)
Strands, Darren Sigesmund Quintet, (Timely Manor)
All In, Dave Niell Quartet, (On the Fly Records)
2006:
New Standards, Various Artists (91.1 Jazz Fm)
Shapeshifing Group, Mike Filice, Piero Tucci, Anthony Michelli Group (Independent)
Resurgence, Steve Koven Trio (Katattack Records)
Those Were The Days, Heather Bambrick
2005:
Kiran Ahluwalia, Kiran Ahluwalia (Triloca/Artemis Records)
Hope and Infinity Sundar's Induswest Project, Sundar Viswanathan (InSound Records)
Ternary, Rob Fekete (RFR)
Red & Brassy, Duncan Hopkins Quartet with Canadian Staff Band (LRM 004)
Julie Mahendren Group (CBC)
Christmas on Casey Street, Madonna Tassi, (Destiny Music)
Brian Dickenson Trio, Jim Vivian, Anthony Michelli (CBC)
2004:
Another Story, William Carn Quintet
Escola de Samba de Toronto, DVD recording
When She Dreams, Nancy Walker "Vigil", & "When She Dreams" (Justin Time)
All the Time In the World, Steve Koven Trio (Katattack Records)
Live at the Toronto International Jazz Festival, D.D. Jackson Trio, (Jazz FM 91.1)
This Is Always, Maureen Kennedy, (Independent)
Martin Speake, Duncan Hopkins & Anthony Michelli Trio (BBC Radio3)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/jazz/jon3/jon3.shtml/
2003:
Everything I Love, Nikki Iles Trio, (Basho Records U.K.)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/reviews/story/0,11712,1141562,00.html
Martin Speake, Nikki Iles, Duncan Hopkins & Anthony Michelli (CBC Recording)
Strands, Darren Sigesmund Quintet
Concentric, Lina Allemano 4 (Lumo Records)
Lina Allemano 4, (CBC Recording)
Holstein Dream Pageant, Rob Clutton Group (Snailbongbong Records)
Sounds of Toronto Jazz Series, Compilation disk of live concerts (Jazz.FM91)
2002:
Veils, Nikki Iles Quintet (Symbol Records U.K.)
Sounds of Toronto Jazz Series, Compilation disk of live concerts (Jazz.FM91)
Lifetime, Steve Koven Trio (Katattack Records)
Quinsin Nachoff's Magic Numbers, Trio with String Quartet (CBC Recording)
Sounds of Toronto Jazz Series, Compilation disk of live concerts (Jazz.FM91)
2001:
Secret, Martin Speake, Nikki Iles, Duncan Hopkins & Anthony Michelli (Basho U.K.)
Sounds of Toronto Jazz Series, Compilation disk of live concerts (Jazz.FM91)
Magic Numbers, Quisin Nachoff Trio with String Quartet (Musitronic Productions)
Ken Fornetran Quartet
Quarenta Graus, Music from Brazil (CBC)
Modern Times, Peter Kauffman Trio (Independant)
Jazz For the Evening, Ray Walker Quintet (Reflections)
2000:
Dagmar, Dagmar Morgan & Jeff Simard (B-Group Music)
Quiescence, Quinsin Nachoff Quintet (Musictronic)
Beard of Bees, Andrew Downing's Attention Span (Black Hen Music)
Not By The Elbows, Steve Koven Trio (Katattack Records)
Stewart Hooey, Stewart Hooey (Independent)
Alana Bridgewater, Alana Bridgewater (CBC Recording)
1999:
Live Theatre du Gesu, Montreal Jazz Festival, Roy Patterson Quartet,
(CBC Jazz Beat hosted by Katie Malloch)
Tender Buttons, Rob Clutton Group (Snailbongbong Records, Verge Music)
Moment to Moment, Mark Ucci Trio (Independent)
Sentimental Swing, Music of Tommy Dorsey, Steve Wingfield Big Band (Avalon)
Sophisticated Swing, Music of Duke Ellington, Steve Wingfield Big Band (Avalon)
Winter's End, Kye Marshall Quartet featuring Don Thompson (Zepher/Westwind)
1998:
Campfiresongs, Andrew Downing's Attention Span (Unity-Page)
Old Souls, Carn/Allemano Quintet (CAQ)
Last Time, John Neudorf Quartet (Independent)
1997:
Quiescence, Quinsin Nachoff Quartet (Musictronic)
1996:
Mindin' The Shop, Rita diGhent (Groove Records) "Rita's Looking For A Boyfriend"
Rhythms Riffs & Rhymes, Compilation of Artists (York University Signature Series)
1995:
Thriller, Son (Warner Brothers)
Ten Cent Lemonade, Aiden Pernel (APR)
Soundtracks for Film and TV - Composition and Performance
2013:
Aborigianl Day Live APTN - George Leach Concert Television Broadcast
Steve Koven Trio 20 Documentary DVD
2010:
Creation, David Mott’s Oratorio for Choir and Jazz Quartet DVD concert recording
2009:
Frankie and Alice Feature Film. Producer and actress Halle Berry,
music by Andrew Lockington
The Bridges Television “Une Nuit D’ete”, Instinct Entertainment and Management
2008:
The ‘G’ Spot “Mr. Springer” Belmont Music Productions, music by Steve Koven, Rob Clutton and Anthony Michelli
2007:
Step Alliance Atlantis film By Ian Iqbid Ashid, Music by Andrew Lockington
The Best Years “Lily” and “Valley Road”, TV Drama Episode 103
Global TV and N Network, music by Steve Koven, Rob Clutton and Anthony Michelli
2006:
Bookie's Mark Television, CBC Production
A Nutshell Short Film, Producer Wendy Coulas, music by Steve Koven, Rob Clutton and
Anthony Michelli
2005:
Queer As Folk "Lifetime" Showcase Television Episode 504,
music by Steve Koven, Rob Clutton and Anthony Michelli
A Self-Conscious Mise-En-Scene Directed by Anthony Cristiano,
music by Quinsin Nachoff
Escola de Samba de Toronto DVD
2003:
A Touch of Pink Atlantis Aliance film By Ian Iqbid Ashid,
music by Andrew Lockington
All X-treme TV Extreme TV, Global Television Network, "Pegga Lock",
music by Tony Vieira & Anthony Michelli
We Are Samba Documentary feature film, Music of "40 Degrees"
The Best Years “Blues for You” Global Television and N Network
Global TV and N Network, music by Steve Koven, Rob Clutton and Anthony Michelli
A Nutshell Short Film, Producer Wendy Coulas,
music by Steve Koven, Rob Clutton and Anthony Michelli
Queer As Folk "Lifetime" Showcase Television Episode 504,
music by Steve Koven, Rob Clutton and Anthony Michelli
2002:
19 Months Mauro/Cole Productions, Featured in "Playback Magazine" and Vancouver Film Festival
Damaged Goods Sun City Films, Jesse Bond- Producer,
music by Steve Koven, Rob Clutton and Anthony Michelli
Queer As Folk "Bug's Blues" Continental Television Show, music by Steve Koven, Rob Clutton and Anthony Michelli
2001:
Reach Andrew Gould film, music & sound design by Tony Vieira
Steve Koven Trio Live in Rochester N.Y. Video for Internet, RealNetRadio.com Production
2000:
Me & My Shadows, The Judy Garland Story Alliance/Atlantis film
1999:
Dr Pepper Half-Time Show Continental Television Commercial, during NFL Super Bowl
Sun-day a Paula Marino film, music by Quinsin Nachoff
Various Artists - North America, Asia, Europe, South America