SEEKING
Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar.ABOUT
Massimo is a completely self-taught drummer and keyboardist who plays and performs in various styles and genres across the musical spectrum, favoring high-energy instrumental jazz fusion.
Born and raised in "The Eternal City" - Rome, Italy, he began playing at the age of twelve, and has performed with many groups, including “I Percussionisti di Roma”, a percussion ensemble. He has also taken part in several European jazz festivals throughout his career.
Since emigrating to the United States in 1986, Massimo has been playing live and recording with numerous bands. After teaching privately for several years, he has now focused his energy and time on composing, arranging, recording, and producing.
Describing his music and drumming style as “…an attempt to bring the listener’s awareness to a higher level…", he believes that his music is intended to fill those many musical voids that exist around us. He draws his inspiration mainly from surrealism, along with a basic, but critical ingredient: improvisation.
- Screen name:
- Masfusion
- Member since:
- Jan 30 2010
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Massimo cites the Brecker Brothers, Dennis Chambers, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham, Vinnie Colaiuta, Chick Corea, Larry Coryell, Salvador Dali, George Duke, M.C. Escher, Frank Frazetta, Steve Gadd, Jan Hammer, Herbie Hancock, Allan Holdsworth, Gary Husband, Keith Jarrett, Chaka Khan, Mahavishnu Orchestra, John McLaughlin, Jaco Pastorius, Return To Forever, Buddy Rich, Steps Ahead, Gino Vannelli, Narada Michael Walden, Weather Report, Lenny White, and Patrick Woodroffe as his primary artistic influences.
EQUIPMENT
Remo drum set with Sabian cymbals.
MUSIC
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Massimo-Sample (Funk+R&B)
Massimo-Sample (Funk+R&B) Track number: 1 Year: 2007 Genre: Funk
Two originals of mine plus three Tower of Power play-along tunes with me on drums.
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Massimo-Sample (Jazz)
Massimo-Sample (Jazz) Track number: 2 Year: 2008 Genre: Jazz
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Massimo-Sample (Rock-Fusion)
Massimo-Sample (Rock-Fusion) Track number: 3 Year: 2008 Genre: Alternative
Two originals of mine.