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Steve Moretti
Jazz / Latin / Funk

Drummer/Percussionist/Educator/Producer



MACON, Georgia
United States

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Last Login:  11/9/2009
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Member Since4/12/2007
Band Websitewww.stevemoretti.com
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InfluencesSting, Steve Gadd, The Beatles, Quincy Jones, Duke Ellington, Nelson Riddle, Peter Erskine, John Mayer, Gary Novak, Bob Berg, Herbie Hancock, Max Roach, Dave Weckl, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Louie Bellson, Outkast, Dr. Dre, Neal Peart, The Meters, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, James Taylor, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Bill Withers, Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, Michael McDonald, Arthur Koestler, Frank Sinatra, Matt Catingub, Mozart, Faure, Ravel, Bach, Aretha Franklin, Booker T., James Brown, Train, Vertical Horizon, Otis Redding.........YOU GET THE PICTURE!
Sounds Like The latest news on me and The Swear posted on the Pearl Drums website!!! Tallied from over 500,000 entries, The Swear (Steve Moretti) was nominated for two Just Plain Folks Music Awards. "Hotel Rooms and Heart Attacks" was nominated for Best Hard Rock Album and "Vampire" was nominated for Best Hard Rock Song. The awards show took place August 29th at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN. Although we didn't win, it was still an honor to be nominated in such talented company!



JAZZ BABY (Origin Records) IS AVAILABLE INTERNATIONALLY AND IS PLAYING ON THE RADIO NATIONWIDE!

JAZZ BABY:
Doug Beavers Rovira, Arranger, Producer, Solo Trombone
Steve Moretti, Co-Producer, Drums

You can listen to my playing on these releases on Concord Records






This is a DVD (also on Concord Records) of an NBC Special I played on featuring Michael Feinstein and Darlene Love along with Scott Hamilton and other top ice skaters skating along to live music.

Here are other recordings on various labels I am on as well

KDBand
Slowdown
Columbia
The Orchard
Revive The Soul
Slivertunes
In Tune
Campfire
DLucca
DLucca
DLucca
Old Friend
Hideaway
Hideaway
Hideaway
Arundo
Macar

Record LabelOrigin
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jan 1 2010 11:00P
The Swear @ Fat Cat’s Austell, Georgia
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
The Swear @ Prevue Music Hall Charlotte, North Carolina
Jan 11 2010 7:00P
David Pruyn Big Band @ Port Charlotte Jazz Society Port Charlotte, Florida
Jan 12 2010 10:00A
Alabama Symphony Rehearsal @ ASCH - Justin Brown, Conductor Birmingham, Alabama
Jan 13 2010 10:00A
Alabama Symphony Rehearsal @ ASCH - Justin Brown, Conductor Birmingham, Alabama
Jan 13 2010 2:00P
Alabama Symphony Rehearsal @ ASCH - Justin Brown, Conductor Birmingham, Alabama
Jan 14 2010 10:00A
Alabama Symphony Dress Rehearsal @ ASCH - Justin Brown, Conductor Birmingham, Alabama
Jan 14 2010 7:00P
Alabama Symphony Concert @ ASCH - Justin Brown, Conductor Birmingham, Alabama
Jan 15 2010 3:30P
Columbus Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal @ Heard Theatre - George Del Gobbo, Conductor Columbus, Georgia
Jan 15 2010 8:00P
Columbus Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal @ Heard Theatre - George Del Gobbo, Conductor Columbus, Georgia
Jan 16 2010 12:30P
Columbus Symphony Orchestra Dress Rehearsal @ Heard Theatre - George Del Gobbo, Conductor Columbus, Georgia
Jan 16 2010 8:00P
Columbus Symphony Orchestra @ Heard Theatre - George Del Gobbo, Conductor Columbus, Georgia
Jan 21 2010 10:00A
Alabama Symphony Rehearsal @ BJCC - Christopher Confessore, Conductor Birmingham, Alabama
Jan 22 2010 1:00P
Alabama Symphony Dress Rehearsal @ BJCC - Christopher Confessore, Conductor Birmingham, Alabama
Jan 22 2010 8:00P
Alabama Symphony @ BJCC - Christopher Confessore, Conductor Birmingham, Alabama
Feb 14 2010 8:00P
Amy Armstrong & Freddy Allen - PRIVATE EVENT @ The Melody Ballroom Portland, Oregon
Feb 18 2010 3:30P
The Florida Orchestra Rehearsal @ MAH - Matt Catingub, Conductor St. Petersburg, Florida
Feb 19 2010 3:00P
The Florida Orchestra Dress Rehearsal @ TPAC - Matt Catingub, Conductor Tampa, Florida
Feb 19 2010 8:00P
The Florida Orchestra Concert @ TPAC - Matt Catingub, Conductor Tampa, Florida
Feb 20 2010 8:00P
The Florida Orchestra Concert @ MAH - Matt Catingub, Conductor St. Petersburg, Florida
Feb 21 2010 7:30P
The Florida Orchestra Concert @ PACT - Matt Catingub, Conductor Clearwater, Florida
Mar 4 2010 7:00P
Columbus Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal @ Heard Theatre - George Del Gobbo, Conductor Columbus, Georgia
Mar 5 2010 3:30P
Columbus Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal @ Heard Theatre - George Del Gobbo, Conductor Columbus, Georgia
Mar 5 2010 8:00P
Columbus Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal @ Heard Theatre - George Del Gobbo, Conductor Columbus, Georgia
Mar 6 2010 12:30P
Columbus Symphony Orchestra Dress Rehearsal @ Heard Theatre - George Del Gobbo, Conductor Columbus, Georgia
Mar 6 2010 8:00P
Columbus Symphony Orchestra @ Heard Theatre - George Del Gobbo, Conductor Columbus, Georgia
Mar 18 2010 8:00P
The Swear @ SXSW - Red Gorilla Festival Austin, Texas
Mar 19 2010 8:00P
The Swear @ SXSW - Red Gorilla Festival Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2010 8:00P
The Swear @ SXSW - Red Gorilla Festival Austin, Texas

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   About Steve Moretti
Steve Moretti performs extensively throughout the country and is among the most sought after young drummers of his generation. Recognized for his high energy and versatility, he has been lauded for his "authoritative command," and hailed as "a driving force," “sparkling,” “explosive” and “impressively sensitive.” Steve has toured with Rosemary Clooney, Toni Tennille of Captain & Tennille, Matt Catingub, Lorna Luft, Michael Feinstein, and has performed with many diverse artists such as Michael McDonald, Darlene Love, Karrin Allyson, Arturo Sandoval, to The Diamonds, The Coasters and The Pointer Sisters. He was fortunate to have performed and recorded with legendary and beloved Rosemary Clooney, touring frequently with her for six years as the drummer for Big Kahuna & The Copa Cat Pack, led by Matt Catingub.

Steve can be heard on five CD releases on the Concord Jazz label: two with Big Kahuna & The Copa Cat Pack (Hawaiian Swing and Shake Those Hula Hips), three with Rosemary Clooney (Grammy® Nominated Sentimental Journey, Grammy® Nominated The Last Concert and Best Of The Concord Years). Television appearances include The NBC Today Show, Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Artbeat, The View, A & E Biography, and the Rosie O'Donnell Show as well as Rosie O'Donnell's Christmas TV Special and CD. He taped a special for PBS, “Swing It” with Rosemary Clooney, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Lionel Hampton in Stuttgart, Germany. He also taped a special for NBC, “An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends” featuring Michael Feinstein and Darlene Love in Loveland, Colorado (available on DVD, Concord Records).

One of Steve's latest endeavors is internationally released Jazz Baby (Origin Records), a collection of popular children’s songs set in a swinging big band style with original arrangements by Doug Beavers Rovira. Steve plays drums and is co-producer of this innovative concept featuring singers Matt Catingub and Linda Harmon. He can also be heard on The Ken DeRouchie Band's latest CD, Live At Jimmy Mak's (KDBand), Amelia’s A Long Lovely List Of Repairs (Slowdown Records) and John Kelly's The Stage (Hideway).

Steve has had the opportunity to work with such major jazz artists as Michael Brecker, Mike Stern, Joe Henderson, Pete Christleib, Bill Watrous, Bob Mintzer, Bobby Shew, Conrad Herwig, John Clayton, Louie Bellson, and has formed his own jazz trio, the Steve Moretti Trio with Clay Giberson (piano) and Kevin Deitz (bass). Not exclusively a jazz drummer, Steve is proficient in many styles of music including rock, pop, funk, Brazilian, Latin, and classical music, playing timpani and percussion in the Redlands Symphony for three years and currently appearing on drum set and percussion with symphonies and orchestras around the country. Some of his appearances have included performances with the Atlanta, Cincinnati, New Jersey, and Oregon symphony orchestras. He also is currently touring with popular cabaret entertainers, Amy Armstrong and Freddy Allen and is a member of The Swear, one of Atlanta, Georgia's well-known bands.

Being an active producer, Steve created Morettiman Music™, a production company geared to offer new, creative and artistic insight to the production of recorded music as well as contributing to music education by teaching innovative programs, masterclasses, and clinics to prospective students of music at the middle school, high school, and college levels. Steve is also co-founder of SymPop Productions™, a unique company that produces new and innovative symphonic pops programs for symphony orchestras across the country. He formed the Moretti Duo with his wife Amy Schwartz Moretti (former concertmaster of the Oregon Symphony and The Florida Orchestra, and now director of the Robert McDuffie Center For Strings at Mercer University), exploring the unique possibilities of a violin and percussion ensemble that showcases the marimba and violin. In June of 2009, Steve was elected to a two year term as a member of the Board of Governors for the Atlanta Recording Academy Chapter, the group behind The Grammy's®.

His Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance is from the University of Redlands and his Master of Arts in Music Performance is from California State University at Hayward. Honors include Outstanding Musician Awards at the International Association of Jazz Educators Conferences (IAJE), and top individual awards at several jazz festivals including Best Overall Rhythm Section Player at the Reno Jazz Festival. A two-time Grammy® nominee, Steve is endorsed by Pearl Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Aquarian Drum Heads, Audix Microphones, and Vic Firth Sticks.

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Steve Moretti's Friends Comments
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Christos Hatzis

Christos Hatzis



Oct 23 2009 1:05 PM

Hi Steve,

Thank you for finding me on MySpace. Great music and playing. Attached is an audio player that includes some of my more cross-over music (In the Fire of Conflict, This is my Body, Mystical Visitation, among others). Take care and stay in touch.

All best wishes,
Christos
www.hatzis.com


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Duane Carter

Duane Carter



Aug 10 2009 4:18 PM

Yoshi's. Man I do miss Cali. Northern, Southern, doesn't matter; I love them both.
Nomad

Nomad Girl



Jul 10 2009 8:08 PM

i'll be there!  :)
Nomad

Nomad Girl



Jul 10 2009 9:07 AM

Looking forward to seeing you guys in PDX next week! :)
SHAN KENNER

SHAN KENNER
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May 24 2009 4:52 AM

Steve!!
Moretti Man!!

It's been a lil bit..lets get a music playing here again sometime..miss them musical sparks!!
RUKH

RUKH



Apr 1 2009 2:04 AM

whats up, good to hear you also.. will try to get to atl to check you out.
good luck on your travels!!
Duane Carter

Duane Carter



Mar 25 2009 7:40 PM

Thanks Steve. So sorry I missed you; it would have been great to hook up. I suppose you were playing for SXSW. Hope you had a nice time even though it was way too quick.

Peace,
Duane
greg garrett

greg garrett



Feb 7 2009 6:52 PM

hey steve-good to see you busy. but you gotta vacation from time to time.
Vinnie Zummo

Vinnie Zummo



Jan 20 2009 9:30 PM

Hi Steve,
Thanx 4 the add!

I hope U and your friends will check out the video for my song "RINGO" up on Youtube. It was done as a labor of love and with the utmost respect for the Fabs. I hope U enjoy it.

Check it out at:
http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=ggaCXHIbqTw


ALSO:
My new CD: "Swinging Guitar Sounds of Young America" at:
http://cdbaby. com/cd/zummo2


VINNIE ZUMMO TRIO LIVE AT THE BLUE NOTE VIDEOS AT:
http://www. youtube. com/results?search_query=Vinnie+Zummo&search_type=&aq=f

Peace,
Vinnie Zummo, former Joe Jackson guitarist
LadyFOX

LadyFOX



Jan 13 2009 5:35 AM

...we'll make it happen at some point.
Nena Anderson

Nena Anderson



Jan 12 2009 11:53 PM

sweet...thanks for the add! would love to work with you sometime
IMTAgency

IMTAgency



Jan 9 2009 5:05 AM

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the Friend request. A pleasure to be among friends. Drop by from time to time.
Look forward to networking with you!
LadyFOX

LadyFOX



Jan 10 2009 8:34 PM

Hey Steve!

Let me know if you'll be at NAMM. Would love to chat more there.

M.
:)
Duane Carter

Duane Carter



Dec 26 2008 2:37 AM

Hey Steve,

Just wanted to wish you and the family a very Merry Christmas!

God Bless,
Duane
Duane Carter

Duane Carter



Dec 30 2008 11:53 PM

Spellbound (Twitter.com/Spellboundband)

Spellbound (Twitter.com/Spellboundband)



Nov 16 2008 5:50 AM

hola! we still love you & have a new song "rhythm of mi corazon' for you to enjoy. from the new spellbound cd 'brighter days ahead.' "..paz y amor.."
Duane Carter

Duane Carter



Nov 1 2008 12:01 PM

Congratulations to all three of you! You've been blessed with a beautiful child and the baby has been equally blessed to have chosen you two as parents. Now a lifetime of love begins (joys and tears included).
Duane Carter

Duane Carter



Oct 31 2008 1:44 PM

So what's up? You be a Daddy now or what? Let me know how it's going.

Duane
DEEDAY

DEEDAY



Oct 9 2008 12:04 PM

HEY YOU!!!!YOU BETTER CALL ME OR KEEP ME POSTED ON MY NEW LITTLE COUSIN THAT SHOULD BE HERE SOON!!! TELL AMY HOPE SHE IS FEELING GOOD AND THAT I CAN'T WAIT.HOPE ALL IS WELL FOR YOU GUYS AND YOU BETTER KEEP IN TOUCH!!!!! TALK TO YOU SOON.
Kent Aberle

Kent Aberle



Sep 28 2008 4:26 PM

Hey Steve! Thanks so much for checking out my page and adding me. Let me know when you're back in the ATL and we'll grab some lunch. Hope to see ya soon!
Kent
Jennifer

Jennifer



Sep 19 2008 1:12 AM

Congrats on becoming a dad!!! Tell Amy I said Hi! Great job on JKs CD The Stage. Missed you at the CD release party.
Duane Carter

Duane Carter



Sep 18 2008 5:20 PM

Just passing by to say "What up" my friend. Hope all is well.

Duane
Rick Munoz

Rick Munoz



Aug 23 2008 4:44 AM

Steve-o,
How have u been? I see you and I have the same Gretsch kit..same color and everything,...and both are using Paiste..lol great minds I guess..Keep in touch!
5.0 Dee

Speed City



Jul 4 2008 1:01 PM

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DEEDAY

DEEDAY



Jun 22 2008 4:30 PM

WHAT'S UP MY CUZ!!!!!!MISS THE HELL OUT OF YA. WHEN ARE YOU GETTING YOUR ASS HOME TO VISIT? YOU BETTER KEEP IN TOUCH. TALK TO YOU SOON.
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