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BIOGRAPHY

Bryan Wells has earned two Gold Records for his songs made famous by Stevie Wonder - "A Place in the Sun" & "Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday". The latter song was featured in the Bruce Willis hit film "The Kid". Another Wells song, "Someday at Christmas", was recorded by Mary J. Blige and Diana Ross.

Wells has garnered four Clio Awards for his advertising music compositions. Some of the high profile clients he has written for include Mercedes-Benz, Sears, Welch's, ExxonMobile, Scope Mouthwash, Gillette, Macy's, American Express and Saks Fifth Avenue.

As a music director, he has collaborated with Bette Midler. He appeared with her at the now mythic Continental Baths.

Wells is an active participant in the New York jazz scene, having played with his trio at the legendary Birdland. He has worked with the likes of Idris Muhamed, Jamil Nasser, Adam Nussbaum, Kiyoshi Kitagawa, John Riley, Jay Anderson, and Akira Tana. Wells is currently holding court at the famous Palm Restaurant in Manhattan's theater district.