Melvin Seals: Singer-Songwriter in New York

About Melvin Seals

Melvin Seals is a keyboardist rooted in rock and pop traditions, known for an approach that leans on groove, harmony, and steady ensemble work. In New York City he has appeared at Brooklyn Bowl, often in settings built around extended improvisation. His credits include collaborations with Oteil Burbridge, Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, Tom Guarna, and Lamar Williams Jr, as well as the Oteil & Friends project. Seals tends to favor clarity and momentum over spectacle, keeping the organ and keys in service of the band’s arc.