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Maria Pia De Vito
Maria Pia De Vito and Julian Arguelles (Appleby Jazz Festival 2007)
Maria Pia De Vito and Julian Arguelles (Appleby Jazz Festival 2007)
Background information
Born(1960-08-17)August 17, 1960
Naples, Italy
GenresJazz, classical, world, folk, electronic, avant-garde
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, arranger, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1976–present
LabelsEgea, Provocateur, ECM
Websitewww.mariapiadevito.com

Maria Pia De Vito is an Italian jazz singer, composer, and arranger.

Career

A native of Naples, Italy, she studied classical music, opera, and Italian folk music.[1] In 1976 she performed folk songs as a singer, guitarist, and pianist.[1] In 1980 she sang with jazz musicians such as Art Ensemble of Chicago, Michael Brecker, Uri Caine, Peter Erskine, Paolo Fresu, Billy Hart, Maria Joao, Nguyên Lê, Dave Liebman, Bruno Tommaso, Gianluigi Trovesi, Steve Turre, Miroslav Vitous, and Joe Zawinul.[1] In the 1980s she worked with Toots Thielemans and Mike Stern.[1] She collaborated with Rita Marcotulli in the 1990s on the albums Nauplia[2] and Fore Paese.[1] She has often worked with the British composer Colin Towns and with pianist John Taylor.[1][3]

Discography

As leader

As guest

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Jurek, Thom. "Maria Pia de Vito". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  2. ^ De Pascale, Ernesto (1999-03-01). "CD Review: Triboh". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  3. ^ Hollingsworth, Dennis (2005-03-20). "Extended Analysis: Maria Pia De Vito: Phone". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-10-28.

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