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Press and Quotes

From My Mentors

Peter Erskine

"Whatever Marcello decides to do from here on out — playing, composing, teaching — I have no doubt that he's going to succeed beautifully."

John Daversa

"A trusted-humble-sincere-empathetic-noble-authentic-gifted-warrior-supportive-seeker-generous-aware of the 'other'-graceful-kind-intentional-artist"

Martin Bejerano

“Marcello Carelli is a rare triple threat: talented drummer, bandleader, and composer, and it really shows in his wonderful debut album “The Era”. Marcello’s virtuosity as a drummer is clearly evident, but always in deference to the music.

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