Atlanta Jazz Festival: Terreon Gully's “TANKTIFIED”

Terreon “Tank” Gully is among the most influential drummers of his  generation. He is a GRAMMY award-winning master of a wide range of  musical genres from jazz to hip hop to Afro/Cuban. Originally hailing  from East St. Lous, Illinois, Gully began playing drums in church as a  child. His innovative sound inspired Dianne Reeves, Christian McBride  and Stefon Harris to make him a bedrock member of their touring bands.  Terreon has appeared and recorded with a veritable “who’s who” of  contemporary artists such as Common, Me’shell Ndegeocello and Yerba  Buena, Monkestra, Nicholas Payton, Kurt Elling and Jacky Terrasson.  Terreon’s forthcoming studio recording “Tanktified finds him showcasing  his encompassing vision as a bandleader, producer and composer across  multiple genres.