A Life in Rhythm

Terreon "Tank" Gully is a Grammy-winning drummer and musician recognized for his creativity, versatility, and distinctive sound. He performs, tours, and records across jazz, hip-hop, and other styles.

He has worked with Dianne Reeves, Christian McBride, Stefon Harris, John Beasley's Monk'estra, Kurt Elling, David Sanborn, Nicholas Payton, Kenny Barron, Sting, Keyon Harrold, Lauryn Hill, Common, Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch, Charlie Hunter, Abbey Lincoln, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Lizz Wright, and Maria Schneider Big Band.

His studio work includes producing and recording for CDs, films, and commercials. His solo project is TANKTIFIED. Projects: Love the Color of Your Butterfly; Lagos Pepper Soup.

He was Professor of Music at the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg) and has taught clinics and master classes in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and New Zealand. He studied at the University of Houston, refined his craft in New York City, and lives in Atlanta. Originally from East St. Louis, IL.

Endorsements: Yamaha drums, Sabian cymbals, Remo drumheads, Vic Firth drumsticks, LP Percussion, Protection Racket cases.

Selected recordings: The Movement Revisited, Christian McBride (2020); African Tarantella, Stefon Harris (2006); Pyramids, Russell Gunn/Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra (2019); I'm Alright, Woong San (2018); Sonic Creed, Stefon Harris & Blackout (2018); Light Up The Night – Live In Marciac, Dianne Reeves (2016); Monk'estra Vol. 2, John Beasley (2017); Tea Times, Junko Onishi (2016); Monk'estra LIVE, John Beasley (2016); Triadic Episode, Louis Heriveaux (2016).