– John Patitucci
about me
As a drummer, I’ve accumulated over two decades of experience, collaborating with renowned musicians, playing in stages at European and international festivals, and contributing to various recordings.
I’ve taught drums and music at institutions of higher learning in the US, the Middle-East, and Switzerland. My knowledge expands beyond the classroom, as I’ve led seminars and clinics, with my insights published in respected magazines.
Currently, I focus my professional career on performing, touring, recording as a sideman and co-leading two own musical projects.
I also run my online teaching program and my studio, located in the peaceful countryside of France, just outside of the Swiss border with Geneva.
Want to connect? Download my bio (short version / long version) and explore my music below!
Projects
“You will never get bored with this range of compositions full of verve and energy,
especially as each of the musicians is technically well versed on his instrument.”
Concerto Magazine, issue February 1st 2024 – ****
Slovenian pianist Gregor Ftičar and Italian drummer Paolo Orlandi formed a jazz piano trio in Geneva. Joined by Hungarian bassist Matyas Szandai, they performed across Europe, captivating audiences with their original music and jazz standards arrangements.
Tragedy struck in 2023 with Szandai’s passing. Ftičar and Orlandi dedicated their debut album, recorded in 2022, to their friend and fellow musician, honouring his passion for jazz.
The trio currently features Stephan “Pišta” Bartus on bass.
Gregor Ftičar - piano
Mátyás Szandai - double bass
Paolo Orlandi - drums
Mixing Engineer: Renaud Millet-Lacombe
Mastering Engineer: Kai Blankenberg
Voices is a brand new band featuring some of the most established musicians of the Italian music scene.
Voices proposes a repertoire of original compositions by the four members of the group.
The music of Voices encompasses melodic lyricism, variety of timbre, contrapuntal episodes, all linked together by a strong and active listening on stage.
From jazz in its purest form, song writing, Brazilian influences, and even serial music, Voices is able to express a truly diverse universe of sounds and colors.
Andrea Dulbecco has toured the world as a classical contemporary vibraphonist also performing with equal success in the jazz scene
Giovanni Ceccarelli is a Grammy Nominated artist with extensive credits as a performer and producer
Salvatore Maiore has played on over fifty recordings with credits including legendary music label ECM
Paolo Orlandi has built his career in the US, playing drums with some of the most influential musicians in the jazz world.
Andrea Dulbecco - vibes
Giovanni Ceccarelli - piano
Salvatore Maiore - bass
Paolo Orlandi - drums
Video
Gregor Ftičar - piano
Matyas Szandai - bass
Paolo Orlandi - drums
Recorded at live at Jazz Ars All Star - Slovenia Public Radio
Dado Moroni - piano
Marco Pignataro - tenor sax
John Patitucci - electric and acoustic bass
Paolo Orlandi - drums
Recorded live at Peperoncino Jazz Festival
Recorded in Gex, at Gexplosion studios
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