Since his early youth, Brazilian native and master drummer Celso Alberti has pursued a percussive vision that spans a multitude of genres and cultures – whether playing the traditional rhythms of his homeland, jazz fusion, rock or “world fusion” styles.

 

 This versatility has won Celso international acclaim, as attested by the elite company he keeps on performances and recording projects – working with artists such as Herbie Mann, John Lucien, Michael Manring, Joyce Cooling, Craig Chaquico, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Jose Neto, Andrei Kondakov and, most recently, the legendary Steve Winwood.
 
In addition to performance credits on over 60 recordings, Celso has also earned a reputation as a highly respected audio engineer, with credits on recordings by esteemed artists such as Steve Winwood, Airto Moreira, Kai Eckhardt, Mike Stern, Dave Weckl, Patti Austin and Keiko Matsui to name a few.

 

 Recently, Celso created an exciting new product for The Loop Loft that features one of the most complete collections of Brazilian Drums & Percussion Loops available in the market today. Celso is also regarded as a highly skilled Pro Tools consultant, which has earned him a fast-growing client base. And if you are looking for expert remote recording of customized drum tracks, Celso’s studio is fully equipped to deliver the perfect sound for your project – on time and on budget.
 
We hope you enjoy your visit to the percussive universe of Celso Alberti, where the time is always right.