calibro 35

The discovery 
of Italian '60s and '70s soundtracks in 2007 was the inspirational springboard for the formation of this 
five-piece band helmed by Tommaso Colliva (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Arto Lindsay) and his musical 
cast of characters: Massimo Martellotta (Stewart Copeland) on guitars and steel guitars, Enrico 
Gabrielli (Mike Patton) on keyboards, brass and flute, Fabio Rondanini on drums and Luca Cavina on bass.

In 2008, Colliva invited his music pals to record what would become their self-titled debut album at 
OmniaB studios in Milan and within the first two days together, Calibro 35 blossomed into an 
outstanding combo performing classic and obscure themes, trying to bring something contemporary 
to the compositions but still remaining very respectful tothe originals.

Original tunes appeared soon 
with the same aim, recreating the attitude, the sound and that strange mixture between jazz, funk, 
rock, classical and improvisation that made Italian soundtracks known worldwide. The album received 
enthusiastic reviews in Italian and international press and airplay on many leading radio stations 
including the BBC. Calibro 35 did extensive touring throughout 2008 in Italy and Europe, and in 2009 
they made it to the U.S. performing select shows including Nublu in New York City and the Henry 
Fonda Theater in the West Coast. They were also invited to perform live at KCRW’s “Morning 
Becomes Eclectic” hosted by Jason Bentley.


On July 13, American music fans will have a chance to sample their brilliant recreations of Italian 
soundtracks and originals works on their U.S, debut album “Ritornano Quelli Di.... Calibro 35” or 
“The Return of... Calibro35” (Nublu Records). Their U.S. debut album which 
includes original artwork by Giuliano Nistri, the renowned painter who created original 60s and 70s 
original film posters including “La Notte,” features eight original compositions as well as recreations 
of well known works of Italian film composers Ennio Morricone, Gianni Ferrio, Ritz Ortonali and Piero
Umiliani.