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 For
more than 20 years, Tommy Igoe, has been blazing a trail in the music
industry as a sideman, bandleader, and educator. His Birdland
Big Band is the hottest band in the world's biggest music market, and Tommy
leads the band's sold out shows with the same passion and energy that
has made him one of the world's top drummers.
Tommy lives and works in New York, but has recorded and toured internationally
with artists such as: Stanley Jordan, Art Garfunkel, Lauryn Hill, Dave Grusin,
New York Voices, Patti Austin, Mark Mancina, Blood, Sweat and Tears, and David
Wilcox. Recently, he wrote the drum book for Disney's legendary Broadway musical,
The Lion King, integrating the modern day drum set into the heavily percussive
African score.
Tommy's instructional videos are top-sellers and have gained worldwide acclaim.
His latest, Groove Essentials 2.0
(Hudson Music), is a must-have resource for
drummers of all ages and playing levels. This product, plus the original Groove
Essentials title, feature DVD and play-along versions.
Tommy's debut CD, “New
Ground," received numerous 4-star reviews from
international music magazines. Modern Drummer magazine called it "breathtaking" and "inventive
and disarmingly strong."
More recently, Tommy and the "Birdland
Big Band" have released the
CD "Live
From New York". This incredible 9-song disc catches the
band tearing up a myriad of jazz, funk, and Latin tunes.
Igoe doesn't mince words when it comes to his choice of percussion: "I
use LP because of the obvious love and quality that goes into their
products".
LP Equipment: Mambo
Cowbell, Salsa
Cha Cha Cowbell, Mini
Timbales, Dry
Agogo Bells (set of five), Sambago
Bells, chimes,
Pro
5" Triangle, Traditional
Cabasa, Multi
Guiro, Large
Caxixi, Soft
Shake, Claves,
Tri-Tone
Samba Whistle, Tambourine,
Gajate
Bracket, Bass
Drum Percussion Mount
For more information on pleae visit: www.tommyigoe.com
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