BIO

Born in 1981, he studied electric bass at Lizard Music Academy, harmony and arrangement at Rovigo’s conservatory, and had private lessons and masterclasses with Hadrien Feraud, Andrew Gouche, Federico Malaman, Marco Mendoza, Dom Famularo and others.

He played (live or studio) with: Rudy Rotta, Paul Gilbert, Oliver Onions, Carl Wyatt, Brett Manning, Tomoka Mori, James Thompson, Lisa Hunt, Mario Schillirò, Daniele Gottardo, Matteo Becucci, Jalisse, Iarin Munari, Alfonso e Daniele Santimone, Enrico Zapparoli, Pippo Guarnera, Gianluca Tagliavini, Daniele Tedeschi and others.

Some of his most important touring events include:

  • Legendary Blues Cruise in the Caribbean Sea with the Rudy Rotta band (October/November 2016) sharing the
    stage with legends like Buddy Guy, Keb Mo, Los Lobos, Taj Mahal and others;
  • Rudy Rotta’s European tour (November 2015/December 2016);
  • Paul Gilbert’s Italian and Slovenian clinic tour (November 2011);
  • The Concert at the Budapest Arena with Oliver Onions (February 2019);
  • the Slovenian tour with the musical Broadway We Love (july 2010).

With the band The Twisters With Alice Violato he performed on the biggest Italian festivals (Pistoia Blues, Torrita Blues, Bordighera Jazz, Porretta Soul, Delta Blues, Tenero Nights in Switzerland) as openers for artists like James Taylor Quartet, Lucky Peterson, Brian Auger, Bob Margolin, Rick Estrin, Clive Bunker.

His bass playing is featured on more than 30 albums and singles (also digital copies).

He is currently endorser of: GR Amplification, Dogal Strings, Mama Pickups, Red Seven Amplification.

He teaches electric bass, harmony and ensemble music since 2005 on various music school…now, the web!