TAMIR BARZILAY

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genres: Cinematic × Instrumental × Blend of Acoustic & Electronic × Experimental × Global rhythm

SHORT BIO

Tamir Barzilay is a Los Angeles-based drummer, percussionist, and composer whose internationally rooted career blends cinematic percussion, world rhythms, and atmospheric textures. Known for his technical mastery and emotional depth, he delivers an immersive live experience combining drums, electronics, and global influences.

LONG BIO

With a background performing internationally and recording with some of the most respected artists across genres, Tamir Barzilay brings a rare combination of technical mastery and emotional depth to the stage. His work fuses cinematic percussion, world-influenced rhythm, and modern sound design into a uniquely compelling artistic identity.

As a live performer, Tamir creates immersive, rhythm-driven sets that bridge drums, electronics, and global textures - balancing precision, improvisation, and emotional storytelling. His music resonates equally with audiences of world music, experimental, jazz, and cinematic sound.

LIVE PERFORMANCE

Tamir’s live set is an intimate, cinematic experience centered around percussion and rhythm.

Using a hybrid ensemble of acoustic and electronic instruments, he explores a wide dynamic range of contrast - from minimal, meditative passages to powerful rhythmic climaxes.

Format: Small Ensemble

Set Length: 45-75 minutes

Audience: Listening rooms, festivals, art spaces, theatre, concert halls

SELECTED COLLABORATIONS

Larry Carlton · Lady Blackbird · Adam Levy · John Carroll Kirby · Sam Wilkes · Fabiano Do Nascimento

Jennifer Lopez · Macy Gray · Jason Mraz · Adam Lambert · Julian Lennon · Scary Pockets

Molly Miller Trio · Natasha Bedingfield · Kate Hudson · The Staves · Yemen Blues · Skazi

SELECTED FESTIVAL APPEARANCES & TOURS (AS COLLABORATOR)

Tamir Barzilay has performed internationally as a drummer and collaborator on major stages and festivals across the world, working alongside a wide range of established artists and ensembles.

Selected appearances include: