Mauro Mengotto is an Italian jazz drummer, educator, clinician, music producer, and content creator with more than sixteen years of experience performing, teaching, and researching jazz drumming at an international level.
His artistic work is rooted in traditional jazz, swing, big band drumming, and brush technique, with a particular focus on the legacy of the great swing-era drummers and the development of orchestral jazz percussion. Throughout his career, he has performed extensively in both national and international contexts, building a reputation as a versatile musician equally at home in small-group settings and large jazz ensembles.
Widely recognized for his expertise in the technique, vocabulary, and musical approach of Buddy Rich, Mengotto has developed a highly specialized body of research dedicated to the mechanics, applications, and historical development of one of the most influential drumming traditions in jazz history. His work in this field has led to collaborations, educational projects, and international interest from drummers seeking a deeper understanding of advanced snare drum technique, hand development, speed, control, and musical expression.
Alongside his performing career, Mauro Mengotto maintains an active presence as a jazz educator and clinician, dedicated to preserving and promoting the language of traditional jazz drumming. Through masterclasses, workshops, educational programs, and online content, he works with students and professionals seeking a deeper understanding of swing, brush playing, jazz repertoire, and historical performance practice.
As an author and producer, he has created a series of educational recordings featuring drumless play-along tracks specifically designed for jazz drummers, resources that are used by students, educators, and academic institutions as practical tools for developing improvisation, accompaniment, stylistic awareness, and jazz vocabulary.
His academic background is entirely focused on jazz performance and research. Mauro Mengotto earned both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Jazz Drums and Percussion with highest honors from the Giuseppe Nicolini Conservatory of Music. His academic research explored the influence of Gene Krupa and military drumming traditions on modern jazz drumming, as well as the evolving role of the drum set within jazz orchestras and large ensembles.
As a content creator, Mauro Mengotto reaches a global audience through educational and performance-based content, generating millions of views every month across social media platforms. His online presence has become an important extension of his educational work, helping drummers worldwide access high-quality resources, historical knowledge, and practical training methods.
Today, Mauro Mengotto continues to perform internationally, develop new teaching resources, and contribute to the preservation and evolution of jazz drumming through performance, research, education, and digital media.
Jazz kit:
- Traditional Crash 18'' Heavy
- Traditional Crash 18'' Dark
- Traditional Ride 20'' Medium
- Traditional Pang 20''
- Xist Hi Hat 13''
Early Jazz kit:
- Traditional China 18''
- Traditional Thin Crash 14''
- Traditional Trash Hit 12 (choke cymbal)
- Traditional Splash 12'' X 2 (hi hat)
- Xist Splash 10''
