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Italian bass player.Born in Motta di Livenza, TV, on july 6th, 1984.
Studied drums from 1997 to 2000.
Since September of 2000 has studied electric bass, harmony and improvisation at the "C. Monteverdi" School in Musile di Piave, VE, under the guidance of Edu Hebling.
He began playing with Monteverdi Jazz Combo in 2002, an experience wich developed new and more open themes and concepts on his instrument and in modern music in general. This led to opportunities to study with important musicians.
In September of 2003 he began his teaching career, both privately and in collaboration with several music schools (Scuola Comunale di Musica “G. Monteverdi†in Musile di Piave,VE, Help Music Accademy in Cessalto,TV, Scuola Civica Musicale in Passarella,VE, Scuola Comunale “C. Schumann†in Fossalta di Piave,VE)
He has partecipated in numerous seminars and clinics with important musicians, the likes of: Jeff Berlin, Nathan East, Victor Wooten, Matthew Garrison, Jimmy Haslip, Billy Sheehan, Stu Hamm, Oteil Burbridge, Faso, Pippo Matino, Dave Weckl, Christian Meyer, Billy Cobham, Maxx Furian.
Since 2006 he has attended a double bass course at the Accademia Musicale Santa Cecilia in Portogruaro, VE, under the tutelage of M° P. Mazzoleni, then studying privately with M° L. Stevanato. In 2008 he graduated in Musical theory and sight reading at Conservatorio Statale "A. Steffani" - Castelfranco Veneto, where he's currently attending sperimental classes of Jazz and Improvvisation with P. Tonolo, P. Birro, S. Maiore.
Currently, he is working with the following groups and projects:
- Abbashow
- Magical Mystery Orchestra
- Weatherock Acoustic Quartet
- 7th Heaven Singers
Despite his young age, he has already played or collaborate, both live or in the studio, with lots of italian and international artists. Among these:
C. Bunker (Jethro Tull), Batisto Coco, M. Bubola, S. Borsato, R. Klein, K. Powrie, M. Castelli, P. Vianello, N. Dal Bo, M. Marchesin, P. Prizzon, D. Ragazzoni, M. Bellio, E. De Fanti, R. Cecchetti, M. Campigotto, S. Silenzi, I. Prevedello, R. Parolin, B. Montino, E. Camerin, M. Bonivento, R. Scivales, F. Sassanelli, A. Pasqual, Ellle, Califfo deLuxe, Brainbug, Booze, Gerald Bostock, Lincoln Veronese Quartet, Quixote, Ellle, Aquarius Vocal Ensamble, Angels Choir, Idea Bendata, Ex Aequo, I Miei Ragazzi (Surrogato tour, 2003), Guitarbo', Gangagramma.
Discography:
Sergio Borsato - ... - Daigo/Universal - 2009 Prodotto da Marvin Etzioni. In lavorazione
Materia Prima - ... - 2009 In lavorazione
Lama Naif - EP - 2008 Produzione e registrazione
7th Heaven Singers - Seventh Heaven - 2008
Magical Mystery Orchestra - The Mystery of Sgt. Pepper Live DVD - Azzurra - 2008
Sergio Borsato - I Giorni dell'Ira - Daigo/Universal - 2008
Weatherock Acoustic Quartet - Live @ Escobar - WAQ - 2007
Aquarius Vocal Ensamble - Let the sun shine - AVE Rec - 2007
Booze - Booze - Autoprod. - 2006 (in production)
Abbashow - Live 2006 - 2006 - DVD
Weatherock Acoustic Quartet - The Weatherock Experience - WAQ - 2005
Booze - Se scrivo - EP Demo - 2004
I Miei Ragazzi - ...n'demo?! - Silver Prod. - 2003
Gangagramma - 2GG2 live - Autoprod. - 2002