Melcan 2011Mel Canady - Vocal Coach, Actor, Singer, ComposerMel Canady discovered his musical talent at a very early age and fortunately had theopportunity to develope his ability and interest in music. Born in Alabama, he was of corseexposed to Gospel, Blues and Soul music. Mel participated in school plays and sang in thechurch choir. Arriving at A&M college in Huntsville; Alabama, he meet Fred Wesely, a tromboneplayer who later became the leader of the James Brown horn section. After a few semesters,Mel went to New York. There he continued to learn music while beeing exposed to the musicof Chick Corea, Hank Mobley, Thad Jones, James Brown, just to name a few. The list ofconcerts Mel attended in enormus. Years later he meet most of his Idols and Mentors inEurope, and had the good fortune to work with a few. He formed the legendary “Ruby and the Mudflaps” (the name was meant to be funny). Hewent to perform in many musicals and became well known in TV shows and for his workas a studio singer, backing some of the most popular Artists in Germany.Mel now performs as Singer and Keyboarder in his new project “ChessBoard” and is newlythe Leader of the famous Munich Gospel Choir “Gospels&more. Mel teaches as a Vocal Coachfor Soul, Jazz and Gospel music.