Roberto Gatto
Gatto in 2012
Gatto in 2012
Background information
Born(1958-10-06)October 6, 1958
Rome, Italy
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1970s–present
LabelsCAM Jazz
Websitewww.robertogatto.com

Roberto Gatto is an Italian jazz drummer, born October 6, 1958, in Rome.[1]

He has performed with Lee Konitz, Chet Baker, Bob Berg, Tommy Flanagan, Joe Zawinul, and Joe Lovano. He has composed film music,[2] is the leader of his own jazz group[3] and a member of the ensemble of Pino Daniele, a Neapolitan singer.

Discography

Gatto

As leader

As sideman

With Franco D'Andrea

With Paolo Fresu

With Rita Marcotulli

With Enrico Pieranunzi

With Enrico Rava

With Danilo Rea

With Phil Woods

With others

References

  1. ^ Zenni, Stefano (2002). "Gatto, Roberto". In Barry Kernfeld (ed.). The new Grove dictionary of jazz, vol. 2 (2nd ed.). New York: Grove's Dictionaries Inc. pp. 21–22. ISBN 1561592846.
  2. ^ "Roberto Gatto: Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
  3. ^ Kelman, John (2007-07-07). "CD/LP Review: Traps". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2010-05-30.