Tom Dante

For the past 13 years, Tom has held the drum chair in Matt Mauser’s Big and Small Bands, and for Pete Jacobs in his various bands. As a bandleader, Tom leads the #TomDanteQuartet, #TomDanteTrio and the #DanteSet at local gigs. He also organizes an annual fundraising Jazz Festival for SolaceforHope.org. Tom records with his original rock/punk band Human Haggis, and works as a freelance musician for both live dates and recording sessions. Previously, he toured/recorded with David Pack of Ambrosia for 11 years, & taught at Orange County School of the Arts in the Popular Music Conservatory for 4 years. Tom and his 4 kids live by the beach in the LA/OC area.