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Nicola Fassi

Nicola Fassi

About Me

E N G L I S H - B I O G R A P H Y
Nicola Fassi is formed as guitarist engaging in the study of the music in a 360 degrees way; some of the most important and qualified Italian musicians conduct him in the world of classical and modern harmony, improvisation, guitar, blues, rock, jazz and in the research of a personal style.
He played in Blues, Rock, Pop and Fusion Bands having hundreds of gigs ranging from Joe Satriani to Hendrix, from Robben Ford to Charlie Parker.
He takes part in the poetry show of the writer Sandro Saffeni's cooperating with the Arpist Vincenzo Zitello.
He takes also part in the show "Grease" of Lorella Cuccarini, as guitarist of the orchestra.
In 2001 he comes out with the release of debut album "Novenquarto" of the jazz-rock trio "The birds of fire".
In 2004 "Fretessential" comes out, compilation edited from the Hapi Scratch Records and composed by tunes from guitarists from all over the world in which Nicola participates with the demo version of: "Rebel Hot".
In 2007 Nicola Fassi comes out with the release of "In blue", his first solo album, edited by the Macrorec label.
The musician profession constantly sees him engaged in studio as guitarist and arranger to the service of the most varied productions: from jingles to movies sound-tracks.
At the present time Nicola is a modern guitar, harmony and improvisation teacher in many Italian music schools.
B I O G R A F I A - I T A L I A N A
Nicola Fassi si forma come chitarrista impegnandosi nello studio della musica a trecentosessanta gradi; alcuni fra i piu' importanti e qualificati musicisti Italiani lo guidano nello studio di armonia classica e moderna, improvvisazione, chitarra blues rock e jazz, e nella ricerca di suono e stile personale.
L'attivita' live lo vede impegnato da sempre in gruppi di blues, jazz, rock e musica leggera spaziando da Joe Satriani a Hendrix e da Robben Ford a Charlie Parker.
Partecipa allo spettacolo di poesia dello scrittore Sandro Saffeni's collaborando con il Maestro Vincenzo Zitello.
Partecipa allo spettacolo "Grease" di Lorella Cuccarini, come chitarrista dell'orchestra.
Nel 2001 esce "Novenquarto", album d'esordio del trio jazz-rock "The birds of fire".
Nel 2004 esce "Fretessential", compilation edita dalla Hapi Scratch Records e composta da brani di chitarristi provenienti da tutto il mondo nella quale Nicola partecipa con la versione demo di "Rebel Hot".
Nel 2007 esce "In blue" il primo disco solista a nome Nicola Fassi edito dall'etichetta Macrorec.
La professione di musicista lo vede costantemente impegnato in studio di registrazione in qualita' di chitarrista arrangiatore al servizio delle piu' svariate produzioni: dai jingles alle colonne sonore cinematografiche.
Attualmente Nicola e' insegnante di chitarra moderna armonia e improvvisazione in diverse scuole della Lombardia.
KOCH STUDIOTONE DEMO - ENGLISH VERSION
KOCK STUDIOTONE DEMO - VERSIONE ITALIANA
A SOLO DURING A SESSION FOR THE CD OF THE BAND "MADE IN ITALY"
NICK PLAYING AT MEET 2007 THE SONG "ROCK IN BLUE" FROM HIS CD "IN BLUE", PRESENTING KOCH AMPS.
NICK PLAYING AT MEET 2007 THE SONG "TOWER OF FUNK" FROM HIS CD "IN BLUE", PRESENTING KOCH AMPS.

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Member Since: 1/31/2007
Band Website: nicolafassi.com
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"In blue"
is my first solo album for the Macrorec label

Tracklist and musicians:

01 - Rock in blue: Bass Gaetano Puzzutiello, Drum Paolo Frigerio.
02 - Ehm... who can say it?: Bass G. Puzzutiello, Drum P. Frigerio.
03 - Wake up: Bass G. Puzzutiello, Keys Nicola Fassi, Drum P. Frigerio.
04 - Tower of Funk: Bass G. Puzzutiello, Keys and programming Nicola Fassi, Drum Stefano Galli.
05 - New Ways: Bass G. Puzzutiello, Keys and strings programming Max Annoni, Drum P. Frigerio.
06 - The Wait: Bass G. Puzzutiello, Keys and strings programming Max Annoni, Drum P. Frigerio.
07 - Apripa: Bass G. Puzzutiello, Keys Nicola Fassi, Drum P. Frigerio.
08 - Jets: Bass Fabio Rigamonti, Keys Max Annoni, Drum P. Frigerio.
09 - Spot: Bass G. Puzzutiello, Drum P. Frigerio.
10 - Rebel Hot: Bass G. Puzzutiello, Drum Paolo Sannazzaro.
11 - Night Waves: Bass G. Puzzutiello, Keys and strings programming Max Annoni, Drum Paolo. Frigerio.
12 - One minute Story.

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Record Label: Macrorec
Type of Label: Indie