Jeff Tortora

Syracuse, New York native Jeff Tortora began drumming at age five on a homemade kit fashioned from buckets, lunch boxes and tar cans. By eight, he was performing with the Syracuse Symphony, later earning top honors in all-county and all-state jazz bands. At 21, Jeff was performing with Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna while recording with Grammy-nominated guitarist and Berklee professor Joe Stump.
Jeff’s versatility has taken him across virtually every style of music, performing not only as a drummer and percussionist, but also as a vocalist, songwriter and frontman.
Since 2000, Jeff has been a drummer and cast member with Blue Man Group, performing extensively in Las Vegas, on world tours and on recordings. His current projects include Count’s 77, Femmes of Rock, Bang Tango, Stoney Curtis Band, Tinnitus, VEVESI, Elliott Waits for No One, Vantes Inferno, and Mario Barth’s About Kings.
Throughout his career, Jeff has performed, toured or recorded with artists including Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Franky Perez, Lou Gramm, Asia featuring John Payne, Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz, Frank Sidoris, Jimmy Crespo, Jeff Young, Mike Varney, Jason Walker,George Pajon Jr. and many others. His Las Vegas credits also include Raiding the Rock Vault, Raiding the Emo Vault, 27 Show and improv collective Überschall, where he has shared performances with drumming legends Tim “Herb” Alexander and Terry Bozzio.
Jeff made his acting debut in Gary Orona’s 2019 indie horror film Die Influencers Die, which also featured music from VEVESI, part 2 coming in 2027 Whether behind the kit, behind the microphone or on screen, Jeff brings an unmistakable energy and style to everything he does.