Tad McCully records, performs and teaches frequently in New York City and throughout the tri-state area, and performs nationally and internationally. Most recently, Mr. McCully has been doing recordings for Norm Zamcheck ('Matchbox Universe' & Nick Ray Documentary soundtrack), music from which was featured in the film "Don't Expect Too Much," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in September, then international screenings, including the Film Forum in NYC in October. The documentary also just aired on Turner Classic Movies. Tad has also been keeping busy doing live dates with Zamcheck, JUKE, Rabbits Against Magic, Joe Taylor and John Littig's Audio Graffiti (featuring Onaje Allen Gumbs). Tad has also been doing some guest appearances backing up the celebrated Taiwanese singer-songwriter Phil Chang. In late 2009, Tad was chosen to do a tour with Kasim Sulton's (Todd Rundgren, Meatloaf) newly formed (now defunct) solo act. Tad is a long time member of both the Stormin' Norman & Suzy Band, and The Burr Johnson Band led by monster fusion guitarist Burr Johnson. Some of Burr's other drummers have been/are: Thierry Arpino (Jean-Luc Ponty), Joel Rosenblatt (Michel Camilo, Spyro Gyra), Kim Plainfield (Bill Connors, Tania Maria) and Richie Morales (Spyro Gyra, Brecker Brothers). Tad is also the drummer for the funk/pop powerhouse "Rabbits Against Magic" led by singer/songwriter Michelangelo (arranger/HBO composer). Other 'Rabbits' members are Sebastian Noelle (K.O.A.N., Secret Society Big Band) and Trifon Dimitrov (JUKE, Marsha Heydt Group). Tad is also dedicated to launching the current lineup of his own fusion band JUKE, including Ari Ambrose (Steely Dan, Jane Monheit) on sax, Aurelien Budynek (Cindy Blackman Band) on guitar, Trifon Dimitrov (The Prodigals, Marsha Heydt) on bass, Ted Cruz (Alex Blake, HBO) on keyboards and Gary Fritz (Roberta Flack, Dave Valentine, Onaje Allen Gumbs) on percussion.
Mr. McCully also remains a dedicated teacher, maintaining a full roster of students. Among Tad's past and present students are several celebrities, including NYC police commissioner Ray Kelly, New York Times' best-selling author Koren Zailckas ('Smashed'), and actors Eric Thal and Haley Joel Osment. Mr. McCully's lessons were recently featured in 'Time Out NY' magazine. Tad is the son of famous author and illustrator Emily Arnold McCully.
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