Member Since: 7/15/2006
Band Website: http://www.mzdrums.com
Band Members:
Players on these tracks -
M Z - drums on all tracks, loops/programming on "Ngene" (Toka Gang intro)
Oriente Lopez - keys, composer and arranger on "Tornado"
Itaiguara Brandão - bass on "Tornado"
Gustavo Assis Brasil - guitars on "Same Day", "Toka Gang" and "Collect Call"
David Pinto - bass on "Toka Gang" and "Collect Call"
José Pienasola - el. bass on "Same Day"; acoustic on "Tem Dó"
Gilson Schachnik - piano on "Tem Dó"
"Hidden Mandala" Credits
Marc Rossi - piano, composer
Bill Urmson - bass
Lance Van Lenten - sax, flute
Gheeta Bennett - vocals
Influences: Too many to mention..... basically, anything that is honest and sounds good! I love Jazz, Funk, Rock, Brazilian Jazz, Pop, and lots and lots of other stuff.
Sounds Like: SOME PRESS QUOTES
“(…)the stupendous drummer Mauricio Zottarelli…â€
Grupo NotÃcias on-line (The News Group on-line) – Spain
Latino América Exterior (on-line) - Spain
“Mauricio Zottarelli is a hot new talent to watch out for!â€
John Stevenson – www.ejazznews.com
"Mauricio is one of today’s most distinctly musical drummers."
metalhaven.livejournal.com
"Mauricio Zottarelli is a machine! Keep your eyes on him."
DRUM PRO Magazine
" Zottarelli shows us that he can adapt efficiently to any musical style with amazing ability."
Metronome Magazine - Boston, MA
Type of Label: Major