Paolo Damiani

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Paolo Damiani
Born1952
Rome, Italy
Genres Avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
Instrument(s)Cello, double bass
LabelsSplasch

Paolo Damiani (born 1952) is an Italian jazz cellist and double-bassist. Performing primarily avant-garde jazz, he has worked with Gianluigi Trovesi, Kenny Wheeler, Tony Oxley, Paolo Fresu, and John Taylor. Damiani has also recorded on the albums of Deep Forest and Bauhaus. [1] [2] He was the bassist of progressive rock band Buon Vecchio Charlie, who released one album in 1971.

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Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Italian Instabile Orchestra

With Gianluigi Trovesi

With others

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References

  1. ↑ Dillon, Charlotte. "Paolo Damiani Biography". Allmusic.
  2. ↑ "Paolo Damiani Credits". Allmusic.
  3. ↑ "Buon Vecchio Charlie". Discogs.
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