Roberto Gatto

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Roberto Gatto
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Gatto in 2012
Background information
Born(1958-10-06)October 6, 1958
Rome, Italy
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1970s–present
Labels CAM Jazz
Website www.robertogatto.com

Roberto Gatto is an Italian jazz drummer, born October 6, 1958, in Rome. [1]

Contents

He has performed with Lee Konitz, Chet Baker, Bob Berg, Tommy Flanagan, Joe Zawinul, and Joe Lovano. He has composed film music, [2] is the leader of his own jazz group [3] and a member of the ensemble of Pino Daniele, a Neapolitan singer.

Discography

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Gatto

As leader

As sideman

With Franco D'Andrea

With Paolo Fresu

With Rita Marcotulli

With Enrico Pieranunzi

With Enrico Rava

With Danilo Rea

With Phil Woods

With others

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References

  1. Zenni, Stefano (2002). "Gatto, Roberto". In Barry Kernfeld (ed.). The new Grove dictionary of jazz, vol. 2 (2nd ed.). New York: Grove's Dictionaries Inc. pp. 21–22. ISBN   1561592846.
  2. "Roberto Gatto: Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
  3. Kelman, John (2007-07-07). "CD/LP Review: Traps". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-05-30.