BRUNO TAGLIASACCHI MASIA
"Bruno is an expressionistic, attentive and excellent drummer, always playing with a tasteful understated elegance. He shows a high level of technical ability, always with a keen focus on sound, touch, textures and flow. In short words: Bruno, a true artist." Morten Lund
"His musical approach balances between different components such as drones, pulse and great dynamics, atmospheric sound paintings and esoteric colors of impressionistic minimalism." Randi Laubek
"Bruno is a very curious and courageous musician, composer and band leader with a unique, personal and interesting approach to composing and performing."
bio
BTM
Bruno Tagliasacchi Masia is an internationally recognized drummer and educator known for his unique and experimental approach to rhythm.
Born on the island of Sardinia, Bruno has developed his distinctive voice through extensive studies and collaborations across Europe, blending traditional jazz with avant-garde, contemporary, and rhythmic improvisation.
EDUCATION
In 2012, Bruno moved to Porto, Portugal, where he studied under the mentorship of Michael Charles Lauren, a renowned American educator and drummer founder of The Drummer Collective New York. Through Lauren’s guidance, Bruno’s drumming evolved into a melodic exploration of rhythm, with a particular focus on the concept of silence as a creative tool in musical performance.
This formative period led Bruno to pursue further studies at the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus, Denmark, where he deepened his research into the potential of silence and rhythmic subdivisions in performance and composition.
Bruno’s musical journey has taken him across Europe, including stints in Porto, the Netherlands, and Copenhagen, where he began his master's degree at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in 2015.
This marked the beginning of his empirical exploration of silence as an integral part of creative expression. Over the years, Bruno has developed a reputation as both a performer and educator, conducting workshops and lectures at various prestigious institutions, including the Sibelius Academy in Finland, Steinhardt University in New York, and the FíH Music Academy in Reykjavik.
MUSICIANSHIP
As a composer and drummer, Bruno has recorded 13 albums, with two highly anticipated new releases in 2024 and 2025: Lithodrum and TIDENS DANS with his septet, BTM 7tet. His work spans a diverse range of genres, including modern jazz, jazz fusion, and advanced rhythmic improvisation, and he has shared the stage with a host of acclaimed musicians, including Jorge Rossy, Dave Liebman, Thomas Hass, Kathrine Windfeld, Jesper Bodilsen, and many others.
Bruno’s international presence is bolstered by performances at some of Europe’s most renowned jazz festivals, including the Time in Jazz Festival (Paolo Fresu), Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Aarhus Jazz Festival, and Nuoro Jazz Festival and more. His ability to seamlessly blend different musical traditions and his visionary exploration of complex rhythmic structures have made him a sought-after performer and educator.
RESEARCH
Now based in Bergen, Norway, Bruno works as an artistic researcher at the Grieg Academy of Music, where he continues to push the boundaries of rhythmic creativity. In addition to his research, he teaches drums, ensembles, and music therapy students, sharing his expertise with the next generation of musicians.
His work is deeply rooted in his ongoing research into complex rhythmic structures, silence, and improvisation as tools for creativity in music.
Bruno remains deeply committed to fostering new generations of musicians, both through his educational work and his continued innovation as a drummer, composer, and artistic director.