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ROBERT SEVERINI Born in Rome - Italy. Associate Diploma of Music (A.mus.A - Double Bass V.C.A.), meb: A.P.R.A, A.M.C.O.S., V.M.T.A, M.A.G.A. (nsw) AIR Bassist/Vocalist, Musical Director "Casino Promotions", "Dion/Randall Productions", Musical Director ..Hidden Palace.. Conrad Jupiters Casino-Qld, Musical Director of Life band, Musical Director of the Victorian Show Band, Director Rob Severini Productions, Director Jazz Voice Australia, Leader Rob Severini Jazz Experience Band, Artistic Director and producer the Melbourne..s Italian Jazz Festival, Musical Director ..Tempo Rouge.. Conrad Jupiters Casino-Qld. Musical Director/Conductor/Arranger of John St. Peeters.. Show.
Settled in Australia in the late 60's, Robert Severini commenced his musical career as a bassist singer, performing in Clubs around Melbourne. In 1973 Robert undertook the Arranging Course provided by the Berkeley Jazz University, Boston, USA, which gave him the first insight in the world of arranging.
In 1982, the Victorian College of the Arts awarded him the first diploma in the State for double bass (A.mus.A).
His artistry on the double bass was quickly recognised in the classical arena, where he accepted invitations to perform with the New Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, The Whitehorse Symphony Orchestra, the Melbourne University String Orchestra, and the Frankston Symphony Orchestra.
Robert's drive to expand his musical horizons, led him to study jazz improvisation with American saxophonist Jamie Abersold, acclaimed bassist and tutor Rufus Read, Dr. David Backer (Jazz Lecturer and Historian at Indiana University), pianists Mick Knock and Al Gulper, celebrated trumpeter Randy Breaker and virtuoso Bassist John Patitucci.
1985 witnessed the commencement of the long-standing and close friendship with producer Adam Dion, as personal arranger, then, as musical director for Casino's variety productions. (www.casinopromotions.com.au)
Some of the show productions; Aqueus-1998 (Reef Casino-Cairns) The Hidden Palace 2001(Conrad Jupiters Casino-Gold Coast) Disco Inferno-1998 (Dragon Fly Theatre Restaurant .. Melbourne) Under the see-1997 (Crown Casino-Melbourne) Tempo Rouge-2005 (Conrad Jupiters Casino-Gold Coast)
Robert's expertise and experience in the music world, places him at ease with all styles of music. Today, he plays an important roll in the Australian music industry, as a performer, arranger, producer, jingle writer and midi-music programmer.
ROB SEVERINI Something Blue (Life Band) .. ROB SEVERINI Jazz Experience
The extensive repertoire ranging from, Classical, Jazz, Latin, Brazilian. Big Band, Covers, to world music and his professional, musical taste and ability, has made the bands fronted by Rob Severini sought after groups in Australia and overseas. They have performed at major Festivals and functions, often backing guest artists such as: Al Martino, Normie Rowe, John St. Peeters, Ernie Sigley, Marina Prior, Frankie J. Holden, Anthony Warlow, Julie Anthony, Tony Pantano, John Farnham, Johnny Mathis, Max Baygraive, B.B. King to mention a few.
Rob Severini is equally well known as a versatile musician, performing also, in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French languages, either in a duo o trio format or in the 18 member..s orchestra (The Victorian Show band), and has performed at leading venues in Australia and Europe including regular engagements at the prestigious Hayman Island Resort-Qld.
Carabbinieri in caserma
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Italian Jazz in Melbourne 2006
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A SAMPLE REPERTOIRE
60s, 70s, 80s,90s repertoire
When a man loves a woman (Bolton)
The lady in red
Corazon Espinado (Santana)
Just the way you are (Billy Joel)
She bangs (Ricky Martin)
Fever (Buble)
Angry no more (Rob Thomas)
Tenderly (Cole)
Want about me (Moving Pictures)
Unforgettable (Cole)
Kiss (Prince)
A foggy day in London town (Micahel Buble')
Save the last dance (Buble)
Love is all around (Wet wet wet)
Lets get loud (JLo)
Mustang sally
Hooked on a feeling
Crazy (Julio Eglesias)
Can't help falling in love (Elvis)
That's why the call it the blues (E.John)
All the way (F.Sinatra)
Smoke gets in your eyes (The Drifters)
The wonder of you (Elvis)
Hey baby (DJ Otiz)
Crazy Little thing called love (Queen)
When you say nothing at all (Keating)
L.O.V.E. (Natalie Cole)
Shake your tail feather (Ray Charles)
I've got you under my skin (Frank Sinatra)
Let's twist again (C. Checker)
Under the board walk (The Drifters)
Delilah (Tom Jones)
Black and Blue (Al Jereau)
Sex bomb (Tom Jones)
Higher Ground (Steve Wonder)
Mambo Italiano (Dean Martin)
This time I know it's for real
I had the time of my life (Dirty Dancing)
If I ain't got you
Lady Marmelade
Latin and Brazilian repertoire
Sway (Buble)
Quando Quando (Buble)
Corazon Espinado (Santana)
Oyo Como Va (Santana)
Meditation (Jobim)
Ti amo (Umberto Tozzi)
Masquenada (Sergio Mendez)
Smooth (Santana)
Corazon Espinado (Santana)
Italian repertoire
Marina Marina (Granada)
Quando Quando (Buble)
Portami a ballare (Luca Barbarossa)
Ma la notte no (Enzo Arbore)
Paese (Nicola di Bari)
...and many many more
