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Tom Cottone

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  • Genre: Funk / Jazz / Rock

    Location Lawrenceville, New Jersey, US

    Profile Views: 22908

    Last Login: 8/29/2011

    Member Since 2/25/2007

    Record Label Near, Apria

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    ...... .. Tom Cottone is a NJ based drummer. Schooled at Berklee and Drummers Collective, he has toured the US and Europe, performed on Tv shows, and at jazz and music festivals across the country. Currently, he is the drummer for the band The Churchills whose music can be heard on such shows as The Sopranos, Scrubs, ER and the MTV show Juvies. He also performs with jazz guitarist/composer Bd Lenz, who records for the jazz label, Apria records. He is also the drummer for NJ based pop/soul singer Jillian Rhys. Television appearances include the Jon Stewart Show, FXs Morning Show, News 12s Jerseys Talking, City Sessions, Homegrown Music and MTV. Other artists Tom has played with include Randy Brecker, Ada Rovatti, Jon Herington, Ritchie Cannata, Jeff Levine, Glenn McClelann, Gary Mazzaroppi, Herb Pomeroy, Hal Crook, Oscar Stagnaro, Roy Hargrove, Scott Kinsey, One More Once, Emedin Rivera, Fossil, Blowup, Pat Karwin, The Flying Mueller Brothers, Spiraling, Chris Cheney, Rob Paparozzi, Gina Fox, Dennis Greunling, Joe Vadala, Jerry Topinka, and Electric Breakwater. He also does numerous recording sessions and freelance gigs in the NY/NJarea, teaches privately, and does clinics for Bucks County Drum Co. He is a HUGE NY Yankees fan, likes good Italian food (not that Olive Garden crap), microbrews, muscle cars, and warm tropical locations. ......Tom Cottone...... .. .. .. .. .. ......Sight & Sound Productions.. | ..MySpace Video....
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  • Influences

    John Bonham, Tony Williams, Al Jackson Jr., Steve Gadd, Jim Gordon, Jack Dejohnette, Stewart Copeland, Zigaboo Modeliste, Elvin Jones, Greg Errico, Jerry and Rick Marotta, Dave Garibaldi, Brian Blade, Joey Baron, Bill Stewart, Matt Chamberlain, Joey Waronker, Abe Laboriel Jr., Steve Davis, Gary Mallaber, Robbie Gonzalez, Peter Erskine, Prince, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Jordan, Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, the Beatles, Steely Dan, The Clash, Booker T and the MGs, John Coltrane, Sly and the Family Stone, Meters, John Scofield, Bob Gullotti, Joe Bonadio, Joey Heredia, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Joe Jackson.......and many more
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    1 year ago
  • Cesar

    Hi Tom,
    I just came back to another listen.
    Great songs, great band and amazing drum tones. Congratulations.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Greetings from Brazil

    2 years ago
  • Mary S Curtin




    hey,my friend,have a good day.

    2 years ago
  • Eugenio Ventimiglia

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    2 years ago
  • ROCK DRUMMERS PORTAL

    GREETINGS FROM THE PORTAL.........................HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND KEEP THOSE DRUMS ALIVE. ALL THE BEST, COLIN.

    2 years ago
  • Kerri Edelman - Now on …

    Hi. Thanks for the add! Love your track 'Start of the End!' Please take a listen to some of the music off of my album (now available on iTunes) and leave a comment with which song(s) you like best. Thanks so much! Kerri <3

    2 years ago
  • Ingo Marte

    Hey Man. It was really nice Meeting you Last Night. Great Chops dude.

    3 years ago
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    3 years ago
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  • Lewy Stix

    Tom,

    Thanks for accepting my friend request.

    It is an honor to be your friend.

    Keep up the great work!

    You can also find me at: www.myspace.com/lewystix

    "Lewy is currently involved in playing drums for Lemon James and
    The Exitwound Project, AIDA, and is available for recording and playing with
    many others."

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    3 years ago
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