Steve Albini:
acoustic, M.I.D.I. and digital accordions, guitar and vocals;
Stephen La Porta: drums and percussion;
Jim Lehmann: drums;
John Douglas: Saxophones, Clarinet and Flute;
Dave Albini: trumpet;
Daniela Innocenti: vocals
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, Gipsy Kings
*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
The Italian phrase "passione e fuoco," ("passion and fire,") truly describes the music of singer and multi-instrumentalist Steve Albini. His performances of Italian music fused with jazz and world rhythms have brought him international acclaim. He has enchanted audiences throughout the United States and Italy with a blend of musical virtuosity and artistic passion.
Some of Steve's musical influences include: Domenico Modugno, Renato Carosone, Paco De Lucia, Al di Meola, Gipsy Kings, Chucho Valdes, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Guiseppe DiStefano, Astor Piazzolla, Art Van Damme, and Richard Galliano.
Besides Italian music, Steve enjoys performing the standards of the Great American Songbook (Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter etc.) as well as his own compositions. As a studio musician he is often called upon by artists, composers, and producers to add his touch to their projects. His latest CD release Italia is a fusion of Italian standards with world, jazz and Latin American musical forms.
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.
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Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed and numbered copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
