Dom has been playing drums since the fifth grade. His first influence was funk master Bernard Purdie (a drummer for Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin and Steely Dan). However, after hearing Miles Davis with drummer Jimmy Cobb, Moio's attention was directed toward Jazz. Leaving the East Coast in 1979, Moio played with jazz luminaries such as Mose Allison, Herb Ellis, Ahmad Jamal and Clark Terry. He also had the opportunity to meet and study with legendary Cuban Master Percussionist Walfredo de los Reyes, Sr. It was then he developed a life-long passion for Latin rhythms.
          Among his frequent record dates, Dom has recorded two CD's with Jazz Great Carl Fontana. He also recorded with The Jazz Nonet with Chuck Marohnic and Greg Hopkins. In 1997, Moio had the opportunity to do a re-recording of the Four Tops hits with the group's original singers, playing both drums and latin percussion. Mel Bay has published two of Moio's books: Latin Percussion in Perspective and Be-Bop Phrasing for Drums.
          Moio is currently teaching a Latin Percussion Class, Music in World Cultures and private drum lessons at Mesa Community College, as well as keeping a busy schedule at Arizona State University and travelling as a clinician for Trick Drums, Latin Percussion, Evans Drum Heads, Calato/Regal Tip Drumsticks and Sabian Cymbals.

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