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Tony Arco

"New release on Verve Records"

About Me

Tony Arco is one of the most renowned Italian Jazz drummers. He has spent several years in the U.S. studying with great drummers like Gary Chaffee, Alan Dawson and Bob Moses, and more recently has done some work with Dave Weckl and Bruce Becker concerning Freddie Gruber’s concepts. Great musicians such as Dave Liebman, Andrew Hill, Max Roach and Hank Jones have spoken highly about his playing. As a sought - after teacher, his methods are generally considered a reference for students. He is involved in top-level artistic projects in Italy and internationally.Concert performances to date include playing with: Mark Murphy, Bobby Watson, Kenny Barron, Charles Tolliver, Tony Scott, Dave Liebman, James Newton, Carl Anderson, Enrico Rava, Paolo Fresu, Marcus Stockhausen, David Murray, Eddie Daniels, Joe Diorio, Evan Parker, Billy Cobham, Airto Moreira, Phil Markowitz, Sonny Fortune, Roy Hargrove, John Medesky, George Garzone, Emil Richards, Bob Mintzer and Kenny Wheeler.As a leader he has recorded with his Time Percussion group: "A Journey Within", and Time Percussion with Franco D'Andrea "Live at Iseo Jazz Festival", as well as "It's About Time" with his own Tony Arco Quartet.At present he is co-leader of the Cues Trio with pianist Roberto Tarenzi. Their recordings include: "Introducing Cues Trio", "Feel: Cues Trio meets Dave Liebman" and their latest VERVE RECORDS "Dream of Nite" - a live recording with saxophonist Dave Liebman and bassist Paolo Benedettini. (For a complete biography and upcoming events please refer to website)
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Member Since: 2/5/2007
Band Website: tonyarco.com
Band Members: Roberto Rossi, Paolo Birro, Marco Vaggi, Lucio Terzano, Dave Liebman, Enrico Intra, Franco Cerri, Roberto Tarenzi, Luca Meneghello, Paolo Benedettini
Influences: Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Art Blakey, Jack DeJohnette, Bob Moses, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Steve Kuhn, Steve Gadd, Ron Carter, Freddie Gruber, Mc Coy Tyner.
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Record Label: Emarcy, Verve
Type of Label: Major