LA based composer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer. As a percussionist, I specialize in African, Cuban and Brazilian drumming. I've lived in Togo & Ghana, West Africa, Habana & Matanzas, Cuba and Bahia, Brazil. I've played with Papa Ladji Camara, Mustapha Tetty Addy, Changuito, Giovanni Hidalgo, Los Papines and Afro Cuba.
Africa is the source. Having a deep understanding of traditional African music and all of it's variations around the world, allows me a unique perspective and skill set as a percussionist, composer and producer.
Because of this experience, I can essentially play any type of hand or stick drum, any pattern simple or complex, with a variety of feels, both non-Western and contemporary.
**Top of the line recording equipment (Bock, Neumann & AKG mics, Manley pre-amp, Lavry Blue converters). Guarantee a full, high resolution sound for remote sessions.
Specific drums & percussion are:
West African - djembe, dun dun, sangban, kpanlogo, kutiro and talking drum.
Cuban - congas, timbales, cajon, bongos, shekere, palitos, guiro, clave and more cow bell.
Brazilian - surdo, atabaque, repanique, pandiero, agogo, caxixi, rainstick.
Mid-East - darbuka, frame drum
Miscellaneous - shakers, bells, toys, found objects, and whatever else the song needs.
**African kora - 26-string harp from West Africa. All diatonic modes.
**Male Vocalist - Smooth and resonant tenor. Trained and proficient in Classical, Jazz, Folk, Rock. Love harmony. Pitch range F2 to D5.
**Acoustic Guitar - finger-style in the Blues, Folk, Leo Kottke and Alex DeGrassi style. Open tunings.
**Producer - over 50 records from Singer-Songwriter to World Music, Yoga & Meditation Music to Dance & EDM.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
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24 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerified (Client)Learnt so much working with him.
check_circleVerifiedTom was so easy to work with! will definitely work with him again
check_circleVerifiedTom was great! His playing is top notch, and he turned around tracks for me lightning quick on a Sunday night, no less. Very grateful to have connected with him and I will be reaching out to Tom again.
check_circleVerifiedTom Rossi was excellent on Percussion On My Remake Of "Ain't No Sunshine"! Thanks Tom!
check_circleVerifiedFast turnaround and incredible work! Looking forward to more !!
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Tom has amazing skills and a great ear for melody. Very communicative and punctual. It was a pleasure working with you. Will do again soon!
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Amazing! He finished the tracks in one day and the quality and sound were perfect. He really added to the music! I will definitely work with him again!
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Tom was an absolute pleasure to work with. Incredible musician, also fast and reliable.
He added so much colour and really brought the music to life. I’ll definitely be coming back! 
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Amazing musician. Very flexible and great communicator. The final product was even more than I asked for. Look forward to working with him again.
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I am definitely coming back . Great job 👍
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awesome work.
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Top notch professionalism, great ear and keen on detail. Tom added color and depth to my arrangement and composition with his Kora and Guitar performance. Just a cool and lay back global music ambassador!
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The part the song together . Tom was willing to revise his part and take direction. Once again, Tom was a pleasure to work with
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Once again he finished off the job with a bang!
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Plays Kora very well. Played parts that were creative and suitable for the song. I am very pleased. this is the second job that I have done with him. It won't be the last.
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Tom is very talented. Very good sound, fast and reliable. He gives suggestions and helps to create the perfect patterns for your tracks. Thank you.
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It It sounds like authentic African drumming as opposed to an american playing a djembe. Tom was fast and reliable. I hope to work with him again
Interview with Tom Rossi
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: singer-songwriter, world orchestral
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Productive improvisation.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Decades of heartache, experience and wisdom.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Nothing is typical, but intense focus and attention to detail.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Logic Pro, Mac, Neumann monitors, Manley and custom solid state front end, piano, harpsichord, African drums & harps (kora & ngoni), kalimbas & m'biras, clarinets, flutes and lots of guitars (acoustic & electric).
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Daniel Lanios, Brian Eno, Jimmy Page (as producer), Mozart, Beethoven, Jimi Henidrix
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Recording percussion, kora, vocals. Production. Songwriting.
I was the composer, producer, songwriter, percussionist, vocalist, guitarist, kora player, etc. in this production
- PercussionAverage price - $250 per song
- HarpAverage price - $250 per song
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $300 per song
- Beat MakerAverage price - $1000 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $3000 per song
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $250 per song
Depending on track, 5 hr delivery from recording start. 1 revision & minor adjustments free. 2 + revisions 30% of initial agreed price added for each revision.
- James Taylor
- Paul Simon
- Iron & Wine
- Le Lavry Blue 4496 converters
- Manley Labs tube mic pre & optical limiter
- Mics: Bock 251
- AKG 414's & Solid Tube
- Neumann TLM 103
- Rode NT5
