Marcel

About me:

Inspired by my father who was also a drummer, I began studying drums formally at the age of thirteen with New Orleans drum guru Ray Fransen. Within two years, I was consistenly winning major city and state-wide auditions, including selection to the 1982-83 Louisiana All-State Jazz Ensemble.

In 1983, I started college at LSU in Baton Rouge where I was a member of the famed "Golden Band from Tigerland". I also played in LSU's One O'Clock Jazz Ensemble.

Over the years, I've had the priviledge of performing with many artists including Harry Connick, Jr., Branford Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Pete Christlieb, Jeff Tyzik, Carl Fontana, and Bill Conti, as well as several regional and local bands. I've appeared at the New Orleans Jazz Festival and State Fair of Texas. I've been a part of opening acts for The Temptations, Delbert McClinton, Restless Heart, America, Allen Toussaint, and Irma Thomas. I've also had the opportunity to study with drumming greats Johnny Vidacovich and Ed Soph.

I currently play in an 7-piece horn band called Soul Vaxxination. Check out the band at www.soulvaxx.com

I also have a 'day gig' as a Software Engineer, aka computer nerd. If you've ever seen Office Space, that's my life!