Bio
Umar Mausoof is a professional drummer based in Los Angeles, California. His sound is a stark combination of world-class musicianship and creative versatility. In fact, his music touches on various genres, including Jazz, Latin, Rock, Pop, and Soul, only to mention but a few. Because of his academic background and his commitment to serve the music, Umar feels at home in a wide variety of circumstances. He has performed live and in the recording studio, with ensembles as diverse as, jazz bands, fusion sessions, songwriters, pop acts, rock groups, and more. Among his biggest influences, Umar recalls the energy of Buddy Rich and the finesse of Paul Motian, and his work could be likened to the spirit of influential drummers such as JoJo Mayer or Ginger Baker, only to mention but a few. In addition to playing drums, Umar also works prominently as a mixing engineer. He has recorded many bands and led countless successful sessions. He developed an intimate knowledge of the recording studio, as well as the ability to create amazing mixes and poignant songs with a distinctive feel. Find out more about Umar Mausoof, and do not miss out on his music, releases, and activities:
