Roberto Manzin
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Roberto Manzin is a London UK based Alto, Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, Piano player and composer.
Jazz Quintet – Scott being an American Bebop Clarinet player who performed with Charlie Parker
and Billie Holiday
. Roberto Manzin became a successful session player contributing to seven albums in 1992 alone, with leading Italian artists as well as featuring in several TV commercials (Invicta (company)
, BMW
, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni
etc.). Manzin performed regularly in Milan Jazz clubs such as 'Il Capolinea', 'Le Scimmie', 'Tangram' with Italian Jazz musicians such as Renato Sellani, Bruno De Filippi, Gianni Cazzola, Tullio De Piscopo
, Giorgio Buratti and Marco Ratti. In the same period he toured with the Italian singer Enzo Jannacci
and the American artist Gene Anthony Ray
, who played the role of Leroy Johnson in 'Fame (1982 TV series)
'. Manzin also worked extensively in TV where he played with, amongst others, James Brown
, Zucchero Fornaciari and Manu Katché
.
Manzin migrated to London in the late 1990s where he played in Antonio Forcione
’s band for three years, appearing on Forcione's album "Ghetto Paradise" featuring Trilok Gurtu, and Kai Eckhardt
, John McLaughlin
's rhythmic section. During the years he has performed and/or recorded with Donna Summer
, Jim Mullen
, Harvie S, Roberto Pla, Roland Perrin, Richard Bailey, Ernesto Simpson, Nicolas Meier, Jason Rebello
, Ska Cubano
, Jesus Cutiño, Omar Puente
, Alejandro Sanz
, Rumer (musician)
, Max Carletti Carmel (singer)
, Mario Biondi (musician)
, Space UK
and many others. Roberto Manzin continues to be a popular session player (he recorded in eight albums in 2010 ranging from Pop to Latin, Rock/Blues, Ska and Jazz) and appears in Music Festivals all around Europe as well as performing regularly in London at the Troy Bar, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
's Bar, the 606 Club
, the Vortex Jazz Club
and many others.
Manzin is currently co-leading with Susannah Flack the Latin-Fusion band 'Épocanova' featuring Susannah Flack - Steelpan
(Steel Pan), Voice and Percussions (Russ Henderson, Rudy Smith), Roland Perrin – Piano (Dudu Pukwana
, Osvaldo Chacon), Michel Castellanos – Drums (Azucar Negra, Sur Caribe
), Rey Crespo – Double Bass (Rubén González (pianist), Omara Portuondo
)
Biography
Roberto Manzin was born the 8th of July 1966 in Rome, Italy of Eastern European refugees who were also musicians. His musical life began in Milan where he moved with his family when he was five, he studied music privately and then at the school 'Civica Scuola di Musica Villa Simonetta'. During the 1980s he begun playing in several Music Clubs in Milan, during the 1990s Manzin was part of Tony Scott (musician)Tony Scott (musician)
Tony Scott was a jazz clarinetist known for an interest in folk music around the world...
Jazz Quintet – Scott being an American Bebop Clarinet player who performed with Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
Charles Parker, Jr. , famously called Bird or Yardbird, was an American jazz saxophonist and composer....
and Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing...
. Roberto Manzin became a successful session player contributing to seven albums in 1992 alone, with leading Italian artists as well as featuring in several TV commercials (Invicta (company)
Invicta (company)
Invicta is an outdoor accessories trademark founded in 1906, in England and bought by a Turin enterprise in 1921.The brand is well known around the world for its schoolbags....
, BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni
TV Sorrisi e Canzoni
TV Sorrisi e Canzoni is an Italian weekly listings magazine and is the most sold weekly in Italy.Based in Segrate, Milan, Italy, it is published by Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, the biggest Italian publishing company....
etc.). Manzin performed regularly in Milan Jazz clubs such as 'Il Capolinea', 'Le Scimmie', 'Tangram' with Italian Jazz musicians such as Renato Sellani, Bruno De Filippi, Gianni Cazzola, Tullio De Piscopo
Tullio De Piscopo
Tullio De Piscopo is an Italian drummer and singer.De Piscopo was born the son of a drummer in an orchestra. In 1969 he moved to Turin, where he began a successful career as drummer for several popular artists, including Gerry Mulligan, Ástor Piazzolla, Aldemaro Romero, Gato Barbieri, Mina, Lucio...
, Giorgio Buratti and Marco Ratti. In the same period he toured with the Italian singer Enzo Jannacci
Enzo Jannacci
Vincenzo Jannacci , more commonly known as Enzo Jannacci , is an Italian singer-songwriter, actor and stand-up comedian...
and the American artist Gene Anthony Ray
Gene Anthony Ray
Gene Anthony Ray was an American actor, dancer, and choreographer. He was best known for his portrayal of dancer Leroy Johnson in both the 1980 film Fame and the 1982–1987 Fame television series based upon the film.-Early life and career:Born in Harlem, New York, Ray grew up in the...
, who played the role of Leroy Johnson in 'Fame (1982 TV series)
Fame (1982 TV series)
Fame is an American television series originally produced between 1982 and 1987. The show was based on the 1980 motion picture of the same name. Using a mixture of drama and music, it followed the lives of the students and faculty at the New York City High School for the Performing Arts. Although...
'. Manzin also worked extensively in TV where he played with, amongst others, James Brown
James Brown
James Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
, Zucchero Fornaciari and Manu Katché
Manu Katché
Manu Katché is a French musician of Ivorian origin, born in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés on 27 October 1958. He is a drummer and songwriter.-Career:Session musician...
.
Manzin migrated to London in the late 1990s where he played in Antonio Forcione
Antonio Forcione
Antonio Forcione is an Italian guitarist, composer and performer. He started recording in 1983 and has appeared on dozens of albums....
’s band for three years, appearing on Forcione's album "Ghetto Paradise" featuring Trilok Gurtu, and Kai Eckhardt
Kai Eckhardt
Kai Eckhardt is a German musician and composer who plays bass, best known for his work with John McLaughlin, Vital Information, the band he co-founded Garaj Mahal and Billy Cobham...
, John McLaughlin
John McLaughlin (musician)
John McLaughlin , also known as Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, is an English guitarist, bandleader and composer...
's rhythmic section. During the years he has performed and/or recorded with Donna Summer
Donna Summer
LaDonna Adrian Gaines , known by her stage name, Donna Summer, is an American singer/songwriter who gained prominence during the disco era of the 1970s. She has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Summer is a five-time Grammy winner and was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach...
, Jim Mullen
Jim Mullen
Jim Mullen is a Glasgow-born jazz guitarist with a distinctive style, like Wes Montgomery before him, picking with the thumb rather than a plectrum.-Biography:...
, Harvie S, Roberto Pla, Roland Perrin, Richard Bailey, Ernesto Simpson, Nicolas Meier, Jason Rebello
Jason Rebello
Jason Rebello is a British jazz pianist, currently part of Sting's live and studio band, who has recorded a handful of albums under his own name. His debut album, A Clearer View was produced by Wayne Shorter....
, Ska Cubano
Ska Cubano
Ska Cubano is a London-based group which combines ska and Cuban music such as son and mambo, with elements of other genres including cumbia and calypso.-History:...
, Jesus Cutiño, Omar Puente
Omar Puente
Omar Puente is a Cuban-born violinist and jazz musician, currently living in England.He studied classical music at the Escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana from the age of 12 and then went on to make a career in classical music, studying at the Estaban Salas and then joining the Nacional Symphony...
, Alejandro Sanz
Alejandro Sanz
Alejandro Sanz , is a Spanish singer-songwriter and musician. For his work, Sanz has won a total of fifteen Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards. He has won the Latin Grammy for Album of the Year three times, more than any other artist...
, Rumer (musician)
Rumer (musician)
Rumer is the professional name of the British female singer-songwriter Sarah Joyce . Her stage name was inspired by the author Rumer Godden. Rumer's voice has been described by The Guardian as being reminiscent of Karen Carpenter...
, Max Carletti Carmel (singer)
Carmel (singer)
Carmel is a British female singer, her eponymous band Carmel uniting bassist Jim Parris, and drummer Gerry Darby.-Biography of Carmel McCourt:...
, Mario Biondi (musician)
Mario Biondi (musician)
Mario Biondi is an Italian singer.Born in Bitetto, the son of a popular song singer, during his youth sang in various small choirs. Years after he accompanied Franco Califano, Peppino Di Capri, Fred Bongusto, Rosario Fiorello and others on their Concert tours...
, Space UK
Space UK
Space UK are a London, UK based collective featuring some of the UK's most sought after session players fronted by Mobo award winner singer-songwriter Anita Kelsey....
and many others. Roberto Manzin continues to be a popular session player (he recorded in eight albums in 2010 ranging from Pop to Latin, Rock/Blues, Ska and Jazz) and appears in Music Festivals all around Europe as well as performing regularly in London at the Troy Bar, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is a jazz club which has operated in London since 1959.The club opened on 30 October 1959 in a basement at 39 Gerrard Street in London's Soho district. It was managed by musicians Ronnie Scott and Pete King. In 1965 it moved to a larger venue nearby at 47 Frith Street...
's Bar, the 606 Club
606 Club
The 606 Club is a jazz club in Chelsea, London, owned and run by musician Steve Rubie since 1976. The club was originally at 606 King's Road, but moved to 90 Lots Road in 1987. It is currently licensed for 165 people. One, or sometimes two, jazz events are held every day, making it one of the...
, the Vortex Jazz Club
Vortex Jazz Club
The Vortex Jazz Club is a London venue that primarily features live contemporary jazz. The club's official website features book reviews and jazz CD reviews by critic Chris Parker....
and many others.
Manzin is currently co-leading with Susannah Flack the Latin-Fusion band 'Épocanova' featuring Susannah Flack - Steelpan
Steelpan
Steelpans is a musical instrument originating from The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago...
(Steel Pan), Voice and Percussions (Russ Henderson, Rudy Smith), Roland Perrin – Piano (Dudu Pukwana
Dudu Pukwana
Mtutuzel Dudu Pukwana was a South African saxophonist, composer and pianist .-Early years in South Africa:...
, Osvaldo Chacon), Michel Castellanos – Drums (Azucar Negra, Sur Caribe
Sur Caribe
Sur Caribe is a band from Santiago de Cuba. Its director Ricardo Leyva who writes most of the songs, joined in 1987.-External links:**.*...
), Rey Crespo – Double Bass (Rubén González (pianist), Omara Portuondo
Omara Portuondo
Omara Portuondo Peláez is a Cuban singer and dancer whose career has spanned over half a century. She was one of the original members of the Cuarteto d'Aida, and has performed with Ignacio Piñeiro, Orquesta Anacaona, Orquesta Aragón, Nat King Cole, Adalberto Álvarez, Los Van Van, the Buena Vista...
)
As leader and co-leader
- Roberto Manzin - Francesco Lo Castro 'Improfives' Manzin - Lo Castro HMP 2010
- Giorgio Serci - Roberto Manzin 'Silver Lining' Seadas Records 2009
- Roberto Manzin 'Sax Project' Duck Records 1989 (Reissued: Roberto Manzin 'Golden Sax' Duck record 2001)
As sideman
- Romina De Luca 'DeCantare' Edel 2011
- Rom D Collective 'Energy in Motion' 2011
- David Lawrence Atkins 'Spitting On A Fish' 2011
- Petty Cash & the trash 'The Dogs Need Valium' 2011
- Benito Madonia 'Prima di Domani' LabRecords 2011
- Rumer (musician)Rumer (musician)Rumer is the professional name of the British female singer-songwriter Sarah Joyce . Her stage name was inspired by the author Rumer Godden. Rumer's voice has been described by The Guardian as being reminiscent of Karen Carpenter...
'Seasons of My SoulSeasons Of My Soul-Charts:-Certifications:-Release history:...
' Atlantic RecordsAtlantic RecordsAtlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
2010 - Jon Scott 'Flow like a river' Brown Babes Music 2010
- Stephen Dale PetitStephen Dale PetitStephen Dale Petit is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and New Blues musician.Petit’s blues guitar experience started at a young age in California, and continued through drug addiction, alcoholism, homelessness, and subsequent recovery...
'The Crave' 333 Records Ltd 2010 - The Red Reverend 'Spacejazz Hymnbook Vol. 1' RedReverend 2010
- Contigo en la distancia 'Contigo en la distancia' RTZ 2010
- Ska CubanoSka CubanoSka Cubano is a London-based group which combines ska and Cuban music such as son and mambo, with elements of other genres including cumbia and calypso.-History:...
'Mambo Ska' Casino Sounds 2010 - Federico Malaman 'Enjoy with me!' 2010
- Jon Scott 'Give Me A Call' Brown Babes Music 2009
- Mario Biondi (musician)Mario Biondi (musician)Mario Biondi is an Italian singer.Born in Bitetto, the son of a popular song singer, during his youth sang in various small choirs. Years after he accompanied Franco Califano, Peppino Di Capri, Fred Bongusto, Rosario Fiorello and others on their Concert tours...
'If' Tattica 2009 - Gino Marcelli 'Suoni Confusi' Do It Yourself Music Group S.r.l. 2009
- Stephen Dale PetitStephen Dale PetitStephen Dale Petit is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and New Blues musician.Petit’s blues guitar experience started at a young age in California, and continued through drug addiction, alcoholism, homelessness, and subsequent recovery...
'GuitararamaGuitararamaGuitararama is the first studio album by Stephen Dale Petit released on June 2, 2008.The enthusiasm of the public's response inspired Petit to independently compose and release debut album Guitararama, financed entirely by busking. The album's first pressing was initially available only on the...
' 333 Records Ltd. 2007 - Luciano Gattinoni 'La mela rossa' Rugginenti Editore 2007
- 'ZoogaJazz Three' Zoog a Music 2007
- Mauro Gazzola 'On The Road. Fusion Music Voyage' NAR International 2006
- Franco Morgia 'La musica o l'amore' Idea 2006
- Gaetano Borgo 'Se uno vuol essere il primo...' ELLEDICI 2006
- Yano 'Alegria' Self 2005
- 'Zoog a Jazz' Zoog a Music 2005
- Victor Hugo la banda 'Topicalisimo' Las records 2002
- Shashi & friends 'Longing' Happy Times Unlimited 1999
- Giorgio Serci 'Open Skies' unrelased 1999
- Antonio ForcioneAntonio ForcioneAntonio Forcione is an Italian guitarist, composer and performer. He started recording in 1983 and has appeared on dozens of albums....
'Ghetto Paradise' The Naim Label 1998 - Arno Stubel 'Passage to Argentina' Tring 1997
- Alejandro SanzAlejandro SanzAlejandro Sanz , is a Spanish singer-songwriter and musician. For his work, Sanz has won a total of fifteen Latin Grammy Awards and three Grammy Awards. He has won the Latin Grammy for Album of the Year three times, more than any other artist...
'Más (album)Más (album)Más is the fourth studio album recorded by Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz.- Track listing :- Re-Release :Más is the re-release of the album Más containing a CD and DVD...
' Wea/Latina (Warner Music GroupWarner Music GroupWarner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
) 1997 - Graecia 'Keep The Faith' Mercury RecordsMercury RecordsMercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
(Germany) 1996 - Petty Cash and the Trash 'It still fits' Patricia A. Tesman & Bruno Finzi 1996
- Ferraro Live Plan 'Sax 'Oh' Dream Beat 1996
- Patricia ManterolaPatricia ManterolaPatricia Manterola is a Mexican singer, actress, model, and fashion designer born in Mexico City.-Background:...
'Hambre de Amor' Fonovisa RecordsFonovisa RecordsFonovisa Records is an American Spanish language record label. Fonovisa mainly produces Mexican style music. It is well known for its signing with artists such as Cristian Castro, Enrique Iglesias, and Thalía....
Inc. 1995 - Vanni Stefanini 'Sun Shower' Rugginenti Editore 1994
- Historia 'Voglia di cantare' Bebas Record 1994
- Historia 'Il meglio degli Historia - Vol. 2' Bebas Record 1994
- B.o.b. boys 'B.o.b boys' 1994
- 883 (band)883 (band)-History:The band was formed by singers Max Pezzali and Mauro Repetto after their roles on the TV show 1,2,3, Jovanotti. They recorded some demos and forwarded them to Claudio Cecchetto, a producer who had worked on 1,2,3, Jovanotti. The group released their debut single Non me la menare, which...
'Nord Sud-Ovest Est' FRI 1993 - Alejandra GuzmánAlejandra GuzmánAlejandra Gabriela Guzmán Pinal , better known as Alejandra Guzmán, is a Latin Grammy Award–winning Mexican rock singer and actress. She has had a dedicated fanbase throughout Latin America since the late 1980s, and is known as the "Queen of Rock" in the Hispanic world...
'Libre (Alejandra Guzmán album)Libre (Alejandra Guzmán album)Libre is the fifth album by Mexican iconic Rock singer Alejandra Guzmán. It was released in 1993."Te Esperaba" is the song Guzmán dedicated to her Daughter "Frida Sofia" It talks about her being pregnant with Frida.-Track listing:...
' RCA RecordsRCA RecordsRCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
International 1993 - Ricchi e PoveriRicchi e PoveriRicchi e Poveri is one of the most famous Italian pop music groups in Europe and Latin America. Active since the late 1960s, they have sold over 20 million records.-Formation and early success:...
'Allegro italiano' EMI RecordsEMI RecordsEMI Records is the flagship record label founded by the EMI company in 1972 and launched in January 1973 as the successor to its Columbia label. The EMI label was launched worldwide...
1992 - Enrico Musiani 'Cuore cerca cuore' Duck records 1992
- Night flight 'That's it' DDD (BMG Ariola) Ariola RecordsAriola RecordsAriola Records is a German record label. As of the late 1980s, it was a subsidiary label of BMG which in turn has since become a part of the international media conglomerate Sony Music Entertainment...
1992 - Mediterranée 2 'Background music' HI-LITE productions 1992
- Historia 'Il meglio degli Historia' Duck Record 1992
- Franco Morgia 'I grandi successi di Franco Morgia' Duck Record 1992
- Marina Barone 'Le stagioni del cuore' Duck Record 1992
- Dario Baldanbembo 'Un pò per vivere, un pò per sognare' Five Record 1991
- Ran 'Nonfirmato' HI-LITE productions 1991
- Christian 'L'amore è una cosa meravigliosa' Duck Record 1991
- TV Movie Soundtrack 'Il sassofono' with Amanda SandrelliAmanda SandrelliAmanda Sandrelli is an Italian actress.Born in Lausanne, she is the daughter of singer Gino Paoli and actress Stefania Sandrelli. She debuted in L'Attenzione, from director Giovanni Soldati, in 1984....
RAIRAIRAI — Radiotelevisione italiana S.p.A. known until 1954 as Radio Audizioni Italiane, is the Italian state owned public service broadcaster controlled by the Ministry of Economic Development. Rai is the biggest television company in Italy...
TV Italy 1991 - Tony Ciasky 'Un altro dentro te" America Records 1988
External links
- Roberto Manzin playing with Renato Sellani, Italian TV, RAI 3, Il Circolo Delle 12 - 1992
- Roberto Manzin playing with Rumer, BBC, Later with Jools Holland - 2010
- Roberto Manzin playing with James Brown, Italian TV, Canale 5, Buona Domenica - 1995
- JESÚS CUTIÑO WEB Site
- The Jazz Discography - Musician List