Tom Zygmont

Born: September 24, 1958

Boundless Expression & Timeless Music

Tom Zygmont’s debut album, Lumina Way, is extraordinary, multifaceted, and brilliantly performed. It makes a lasting impact unlike most contemporary jazz albums in recent memory

Zygmont’s rich musical journey naturally led him to collaborate with a wide range of gifted artists. For Lumina Way, he assembled an exceptional ensemble of LA’s top talent, coming together at the iconic Sunset Sound in Hollywood to capture the album live—resulting in an intimate, organic experience that radiates authenticity.

This venture into new age territory is both remarkable and unexpected, showcasing yet again the complete freedom Zygmont embraces throughout. So unique is this piece that he includes an explanation in his liners, writing, “The Epitaph of Seikilos” is widely considered the oldest surviving complete musical composition. The melody was carved onto a headstone in Greece in the first or second century CE. The English translation of the inscription reads: 

”As long as you live, be lighthearted, Let nothing trouble you, Life is only too short, And time takes its toll.”

A thought-provoking pearl of wisdom indeed, although 45 years after Zygmont came out West to pursue his musical career, he and his well-ensemble here are playing music with the passion, enthusiasm and energy of artists half and less than half their age. Like kids, really. Time has decidedly NOT taken its toll on any of them. 
 

Since moving to Los Angeles to pursue his dreams in 1979, Tom Zygmont has enjoyed a successful, eclectic career working as a free-lance live show and studio drummer, percussionist for numerous cultural icons – including Chuck Mangione, Maxine Andrews (of The Andrews Sisters), Johnny Mathis, Julio Iglesias, Shirley Jones, Spencer Davis, Maureen McGovern, Martha Raye, Carol Channing, Florence Henderson, John Raitt, Adrienne Barbeau and Bobby Kimball (Toto). 

He’s also played in musical theatre “pits” for years; his 2024 resume includes “Rent,” “Chess,” “Into the Woods” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”

While building his freelance career, he enjoyed an incredible “day job” for 24 years serving in several capacities at Remo Drums, including Director of Graphics and Lamination and doing extensive Research & Development and product development.

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