Mop Mop

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Mop Mop
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Background information
Born (1977-03-14) March 14, 1977 (age 44)
Origin Cesena, Italy
Genres Jazz, funk, world music, nu-jazz
Occupation(s) Bandleader, composer
InstrumentsDrums
Years active2005–present
Labels Agogo, INFRACom!
Website Official website

Andrea Benini (born March 14, 1977), better known by his stage name Mop Mop, is an Italian musician and producer. [1] He performs with his band, the Mop Mop Combo, as well as a DJ worldwide. Mop Mop achieved international recognition when he was included in the soundtrack of Woody Allen's To Rome With Love [2] in 2012.

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Mop Mop's single "Run Around", featuring Funk legend Fred Wesley [3] on trombone and Anthony Joseph on vocals, has been charted as best dancefloor jazz track of 2013 according to Red Bull Music Academy Germany. [4]

Mop Mop Combo personnel

Discography

Studio albums

EPs and singles

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