Steve Albini:
acoustic, M.I.D.I. and digital accordions, guitar and vocals;
Jonas Juhlin: drums;
Jim Lehmann: drums;
Josh Jones: percusion;
Dave Albini: trumpet
Influences
*Accordionists*
Charles Magnante,
Pino di Modugno,
Art Van Damme,
Leon Sash,
Guido Boccaleone,
Ernst Gloe,
Mie Miki,
Christine Rossi,
Richard Galliano,
*Italian Artists*
Nuova Campagnia di Canto Popolare,
Guiseppe Di Stefano,
Andrea Bocelli,
Carlo Butti,
Beniamo Gigli,
Renzo Arbore, Angelino Sandri,
Eros Ramazzotti, Renato Carosone, Pino Daniele, Claudio Villa, Tony Renis, Domenico Modugno, Lucio Dalla, Renato Rascel
*Others*
Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Buddy Greco, Diana Krall, Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horn, Billy May, Nelson Riddle, Chucho Valdes, Clifford Brown, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Harry James, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, John Coltrane, Jacques Loussier, Dick Hyman, Oscar Peterson, Andre Previn, Dick Hyman
*Guitarists*
Al Di Meola,
Tony Mottola,
Paco de Lucia,
Gary Moore,
Robben Ford,
Luis Maldonado,
Neal Schon,
Brad Gilles,
Brian May,
Adrien Vandenberg,
Rik Emmett, Uli Jon Roth, John Sykes, Jake E. Lee
International artist Steve Albini is an acclaimed musician and an emotional singer. Steve’s Italian roots are brought to life through a passionate performance infused with world, jazz and latin rhythms. The music is lively and the rhythms are infectious! La musica con passione e fuoco!--
For over two decades Steve has been enchanting audiences throughout the United States and Italy with his blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion, and charismatic presence. Through his performances of traditional and modern Italian music as well as American jazz and popular standards, Steve has become a true international artist. Steve’s musical career began after participating in and winning numerous instrumental and vocal competitions. He has appeared on stage with popular Italian singer Frankie Fanelli and performed for many well-known personalities such as singer Al Martino, singer/musician Jose Feliciano, Sen. Diane Feinstein and former Secretary of State Alexander Haig.--
Besides being a solo artist, Steve has collaborated with many other musicians in various styles and genres. As a studio musician Steve is often called upon by artists, composers, and producers to add his touch to their projects.--
Steve’s latest CD ITALIA blends popular Italian standards with world and jazz rhythms.
Steve uses and performs with:
Concerto Accordions, Roland V-Accordions, Bugari Armando accordions, Colombo and Sons accordions, Takemine and Hammer Guitars, Line 6 guitar amplification, Roland Fantom XR synth and sampler sound modules, Byerdynamic Microphones and FBT professional sound.
Purchase Steve Albini CDs here:
Il 21 marzo è stata costituita l'Associazione per la Fondazione Balistreri, una grande iniziativa dedicata all'opera artistica di Rosa e a tutta la musica che nasce in Sicilia. Il progetto verrà presentato il 30 marzo con un concerto all'Auditorium della Sede Rai di Palermo con inizio alle ore 21 e ingresso libero sino a esaurimento posti. Visita www. fondazionebalistreri. org per ulteriori informazioni. Ciao e un abbraccio forte! www. rosabalistreri. it
I have not said hello in a while! Hope everything is going well, you are happy and staying on top of the game:) Drop by, sample a tune & say Hi. Keep playing those great tunes! You're very creative. Love to hear from ya! ZT
It was great seeing you at the Accordion Club of the Redwoods. I'm glad we're myspace friends! I'll be playing at the club next month. Hope to see you there! Amber Lee
"La Musica è la più romantica di tutte le arti,si potrebbe quasi dire che essa sola è Romantica,poiché solo l'infinito è il suo tema"(E.T.A. Hoffmann) Viva la Musica!
