Brian Adler- Drummer, Composer, Teacher

Photo by Daniel Sheehan

Press Kit

Notable Statements:

"Adler’s command of the drums is stunning.” Mark E. Gallo- Jazz Review.com.

"Percussion colorist and intrepid musican" Raul d'Gama Rose- All About Jazz.

"Adler's percussion is sure-footed and, when called upon, majestic." David Dupont- Cadence Magazine.

"Brian swings hard and plays at an extremely high conceptual level." Cecil McBee- Jazz Bassist, Member of bands led by Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, David Liebman.

"He listens and plays with sensitivity and imagination." Allan Chase- Saxophone, Dean of Faculty at New England Conservatory.

"Brian Adler’s odd drum sequences and patterns challenge the common belief of how a musician should sound in a jazz ensemble." Luis Oliveira- Ventrilocution Magazine.

Reviews:

"One of the most stunning releases of the new year is the Prana Trio's The Singing Image of Fire (Circavision)." Boston Phoenix.

"Led by drummer Brian Adler, Prana Trio's music seems inspired by the atmospheric chamber jazz of the old ECM label—a rippling symphony of orchestral percussion..." David Luhrssen- Express Milwaukee.

"Beautiful and haunting... with finger on the pulse of humanity, Prana Trio speaks of the universality of poetry and music across many cultures." Brad Walseth- Jazz Chicago.

"This collection of deeply meditative music strikes interior chords, where the heart and the mind's inner ear intersect, bringing the whole body alive." Raul d'Gama Rose- All About Jazz.

"Skillful playing, sparse..." David R. Adler- Philly Weekly.

"Prana Trio is genuinely original... talented, relevant, etc... For those who can use the whole of their senses to experience music..." Jamie Rattner- Performer Magazine.

Interviews:

"Prana Trio- The Silence In Between" Ventrilocution Magazine [10/05]

(Portugal)

"Listen to the Drums, How They Complain of Separation" Musique Machine Magazine [2005-04-10] (Holland)