Tom Rossi

African drums - Kora - Singer

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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 G2 to C5.

**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.

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

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  • English
  • French
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23 Reviews - 4 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Rodrigo G.
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    Tom was so easy to work with! will definitely work with him again

  2. Review by Rob C.
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    Tom 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.

  3. Review by Mario H.
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    Tom Rossi was excellent on Percussion On My Remake Of "Ain't No Sunshine"! Thanks Tom!

  4. Review by Sylvia N.
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    Fast turnaround and incredible work! Looking forward to more !!

  5. Review by Imad
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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!

  7. Review by Riley Urick
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    Tom Rossi is amazing. He came through with the fire!!!! lets gooo

  8. Review by Nithan K.
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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!

  9. Review by Sana L.
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    Creative, fast and talented

  10. Review by Savoy E.
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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.

  11. Review by Don M.
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    I am definitely coming back . Great job 👍

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    awesome work.

  13. Review by KG O.
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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!

  16. Review by Devitt E.
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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.

  17. Review by Tzach
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    Perfect, professional you will not be disappoint.

  18. Review by Marco P.
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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.

  19. Review by Devitt E.
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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

  20. Review by Steve C.
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    perfection always

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Tom Rossi - Percussion, Guitar, Vocal Sample Combo - African/Cuban/Brazilian drums - Kora/Vocals/Synth - Song/Vocals/Acoustic Guitar

I was the composer, producer, songwriter, percussionist, vocalist, guitarist, kora player, etc. in this production

Terms Of Service

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.

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Gear Highlights
  • 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
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