photo by Brian Shankar Adler
Brian Shankar Adler provides a forward-thinking, custom-tailored sonic palette, rich in textural detail, groove and rhythmic nuance. Equally at home improvising, composing parts, interpreting scores and leading ensembles, Adler's expansive approach and passion breathes life into virtually any setting, allowing projects to soar.
Percussion
drum set (jazz, fusion and rock sizes)
tabla
mridang
pakhawaj
ghatam
dhol
kanjira
cajon
bongos
djembe
conga
timbale
udu
slit drum
bombo leguero
shakers from various parts of the world
bells from various parts of the world
vibraphone
glockenspiel
found objects, sculptural sounds and effects
Testimonials
"Brian Shankar Adler is an incredibly skilled percussionist who was a joy to collaborate with. He understood my vision and used his own creative abilities to come up with a part that matched what I was looking for. On top of that, Brian is very professional, communicative, and friendly." ~Saral Navlakha, Artist.
"Brian Shankar Adler is a very talented instrumentalist. Elevated my work x100." ~Brian H, Music Supervisor.
"Great player, wonderful communication and high quality recordings! highly recommend!” ~Amal Lad, Producer.
"Adler provide some fantastic percussion for one of my projects. He was a pleasure to work with and super creative with his parts. Highly recommended!" ~Fraser Campbell, Composer.