LEO CONSOLI
Drummer · Session drummer · Composer
A drummer with a well-rounded background, Leo Consoli combines technique, dynamics, and musical sensitivity in a career that spans rock, progressive, funk, jazz, and record production.
In Pink Floyd, “Infinity” features a precise and narrative-driven rhythmic structure that effectively supports the repertoire and accompanies the emotional evolution of the show.
Drummer for Pink Floyd Infinity
Technique, listening, and dynamic control in the service of music.
Professional Profile
Leo Consoli is a drummer, session drummer, and composer. He began studying music at the age of four and attended the course in Drums and Percussion at the Nino Rota Conservatory in Monopoli.
Nel tempo approfondisce la propria formazione seguendo corsi e percorsi con musicisti di rilievo internazionale, tra cui Horacio Hernández, Dave Weckl, Gavin Harrison and Federico Paulovich. He continued his advanced training under the guidance of Kaz Rodriguez.
In addition to his musical career, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in International Trade from the University of Bari and, in 2010, became a certified labor consultant. This interdisciplinary education combines organizational discipline with artistic exploration.
Sound research is a central aspect of his artistic journey. For over thirty years, he has been exploring the integration of acoustic drums, electronic systems, and hybrid technologies, developing a personal musical language in which traditional and digital instruments coexist naturally, expanding the expressive possibilities of performance.
Live drummer
Experience performing on various stages, at festivals, and in different productions, with a particular focus on dynamic control and interaction with other musicians.
Session drummer
Recordings, collaborations, and music productions for Italian and international labels and artists.
Composer
Writing and developing original material, drawing on a career as a songwriter that has also included his role as founder of EDRO.
Technique and Rhythmic Identity
Study of groove, independence, articulation, dynamics, and the development of rhythmic solutions consistent with musical language.
The Rhythm Within the Narrative
In Pink Floyd Infinity, Leo Consoli builds the rhythmic foundation upon which the music, images, and narrative can unfold.
Pink Floyd's repertoire requires precision, restraint, and the ability to let the songs breathe. The drums support the shifts in atmosphere and contribute to the emotional continuity of the show, without losing touch with the original sound.
His work stems from listening to the ensemble and seeking a balance between energy, control, and stage presence.
Professor of Music Industry
Inside Music Industry, Leo Consoli draws on his experience as a drummer and session musician to lead courses focused on technique, groove, and the development of a personal rhythmic style.
The classes focus on coordination, independence, timing, dynamics, and interaction with the ensemble, with an approach geared toward both live performance and studio work.
The goal is not only to develop mastery of the instrument, but also to learn to listen to the music, interpret its needs, and create drum parts that are consistent with the song.
Technique
Coordination, independence, and control of the instrument.
Groove
Timing, dynamics, and rhythmic articulation.
Live & Studio
Preparation for performances, recordings, and working with other musicians.
Artistic Projects and Sound Research
Leo Consoli's career spans live performances, recording studio work, songwriting, and collaborations with various groups.
He is the founder and drummer of the EDRO, drummer for the Nikaleo Band, for the Bitmap Crew and contributor to Antonio Trinchera for A.Ma Records. His experience spans a variety of repertoires and contexts, in which his rhythmic approach is tailored to the project’s identity, the composition, and the production’s requirements.
Drums and Percussion
Instrumental technique, coordination, independence, sense of timing, and knowledge of rhythmic languages.
Groove and Dynamics
Pattern construction, accent control, articulation, and the deliberate use of dynamic variations.
Session recording
Recording of drum tracks for record productions, artists, composers, and independent labels.
Skills
Drums and Percussion
Technique, coordination, independence, and dynamic control for live and studio performances.
Groove and timing
Temporal structure, rhythmic articulation, and interaction with the ensemble.
Session drummer
Recordings and Collaborations for Artists, Bands, and Record Labels
Pink Floyd Discography
Precision, measurement, and interpretation in the service of the stage biography of Pink Floyd Infinity.