Quarto
Tom's Family
Eclectic Trio
Statobrado
4HANDS/SLEGHISMO
About Leif Searcy
Leif began playimg drums at an early age as his father was timpanist of the “ La Scala Opera and Philarmonic Orchestra” and internationally renowned teacher.
He completed his studies under the guidance of Tullio DePiscopo, Jeffrey Boudreaux, Ettore Fioravanti amongst others achieving the Professional Diploma at the “American Institute of Music, Vienna and the “Siena Jazz” professional course.
During this period he started his musical formation, performing with Jazz, Fusion, Rock and Funk Bands in clubs around Germany. Austria and Italy.
After that, his professional career started by recording and touring with italian recording artist Carmen Consoli from 1995 – '99 performing at all great italian Rock Festivals such as “Heineken Jammin' Festival”, “Monza Rock Festival”, “Sonoria”, “Beachbum Festival” and the “MTV DAY” just to mention a few, not to mention his appearence on Carmen's hit single video Eco di sirene.
As word spread about his talent and musicality he moved on to record and tour with other italian artists such as Malika Ayane, Paola e Chiara, Francesco Renga, Alberto Fortis, Luca DiRisio, Gemelli Diversi, Paolo Meneguzzi just to mention a few, backing also international artists such as Patti Smith, Ricky Martin, Shania Twain and Phil Collins on national Television and MTV, demonstrating his versatility in style and sound.
He has also performed “classically” in performances such as: Bartok, Bernstein, Ravel, Debussy and Gershwin.
Today he is involved in “Quarto” a jazz/funk quartet featuring keyboarder Enzo Messina (T.Trent D'Arby/Zucchero), Daniele Moretto on trumpet (883, Ligabue) and Italy's session great Paolo Costa on bass (Eros Ramazzotti etc.), who recently called up Leif to join Funk Band “Tom's Family” which also includes Giorgio Secco on Guitar (E.Ramazzotti, Mina).
Leif has performed regularly at Blue Note Club, Milan with the Luca Jurman Sunday Night Band with recording artists such as: Mario Biondi, Ivana Spagna, Paola e Chiara, Simona Bencini, Annalisa Minetti
Leif is head of the Drum department in music schools CLUSTER Milan and Musicolandia, Gallarate as well as part of the teaching staff at Milan’s Drum Store
PERCUSSION VILLAGE
Selected Discografy
Carmen Consoli – Confusa e Felice (Polygram/Universal) 1997
Carmen Consoli – Mediamente Isterica (Polygram/Universal) 1998
Stefano Berghella – Crisalide (Polygram/Universal) 1999
Paolo Meneghuzzi – Emociones (WEA) 1999
Scilla Bei – Solo con Te “single” (Universal) 2001
Khia – Vola la farfalla (NewMusic Int.) 2001
Pacifico – Pacifico (Ponderosa) 2002
Seba – Girotondo (NewMusic Int.) 2007
Giorgio Secco – Gas for your Mind (Cama Records) 2007
Carmen Consoli – Mediamente isterica Deluxe ed. (Universal) 2008
Carmen Consoli – Elettra (Universal) 2009
As singer and co-author in “Komm Wieder”, included in Carmen Consoli’s “L’uomo che ama O.S.” (Universal) 2008
TOURS
Carmen Consoli – "Due Parole" 1996
Carmen Consoli – "Confusa e Felice" 1997
Paola e Chiara – "Colpo di Fulmine" 1998
Carmen Consoli – "Mediamente Isterica" 1999
Alberto Fortis – "Angeldom 2001"
Francesco Renga – "Tracce 2002"
Luca Di Risio – "La vita è strana" 2006
Gemelli Diversi – "Boom" 2007
Carmen Consoli – "Nuovamente Isterica" 2008
Malika Ayane - "Malika Ayane" 2009
Carmen Consoli - "Elettra" 2010
Carmen Consoli - "21.10.2030" 2010
In between Tours he performs live with artists suche as, Madreblu (Chrysalis), Irene LaMedica (Soleluna) and Fabio Roveroni (BMG).
He also won the “San Remo Rock & Trend” competition with Statobrado as Band member in 2001.
Endorsments:
Zildjian cymbals since 1998. here's the link to my page.
I'm proud to announce I've joined the Vic Firth Sticks family.here's the link to the artist roster.
THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE ARTISTS I'VE TOURED AND RECORDED WITH!!!
Carmen Consoli
Malika Ayane
Gemelli DiVersi
Paola&Chiara
FRANCESCO RENGA
Pacifico
Alberto Fortis
Seba
