Vin Scialla

Drummer and bandleader, has traveled the world performing music. Vin balances a career as drummer, composer, and educator in New York City. US Department of Defense entertainment tours have taken him to the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia and Egypt. Scialla is best known for his innovative fusion of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian and American musical traditions. He records and regularly tours with Indian mandolin virtuoso Snehasish Mozumder, and Mission: on Mars w/Neel Murgai. He also co-leads a writing and recording band with saxophonist Eric Schugren. In addition, he has performed with Valery Ponomarev, Francois Moutin, JD Allen, Abraham Burton, Fabio Morgera, Vernon Reid, Eric Revis, Mike DiRubbo, John T. La Barbera, Arnie Lang, Alessandra Belloni, Wayne Escoffery, Tania Leon, Kenny Wollesen’s Himalayas, and the list goes on.