Professional Summary

Versatile and internationally experienced musician, born in Aversa (Naples area, Italy). Highly skilled in electric bass and guitar with over 20 years of professional activity across jazz, fusion, rock, funk, pop, blues, and lounge music. Accomplished performer, recording artist, and educator, recognized for adaptability and strong stage presence. Endorser for Markbass amplifiers, Sansone Strings and Stef Cables. Currently based in Italy and Dubai, open for international collaborations.

Performance & Touring Experience

  • European Tour with Paul Gilbert – Italy & Europe, 2025 (June–July).
  • Italian Tour with Andy Timmons – 2023.
  • Tour with Vasti Jackson (New Orleans Blues guitarist) – Italy, 2024.
  • European Tour with Paul Gilbert – Italy & Europe, 2022.
  • European Tour with Dana Fuchs – Guest bassist.
  • Namm Show Artist for Markbass in 2018 and 2019
  • European Tour with Ciro Manna Band – Multiple years.
  • Mexican Tour with Tamales de Chipil – 2014.
  • Permanent Member of Peppe Vessicchio Orchestra – Since 2016.
  • Major festival appearances: Pistoia Blues, Serravalle Jazz, Barga Jazz, Elba Jazz, Toscana Jazz, Jazz On Naples, Grey Cat Jazz Festival, Bladna Festival, Conad Tour with Peppe Vessicchio Orchestra.

Collaborations & Recordings

  • Recorded “DNA” (Angelo Abate) with Alfredo Golino, Dave Weckl, and other internationally acclaimed musicians; performed the album release concert in Caserta with Dave Weckl (2024).
  • Lounge music recordings featured in Spotify Firefly Vibes playlists (Warner Music Italy).
  • Albums with Ciro Manna: Feel ’n’ Groove (2007) and XY (2015, featuring Simon Phillips, Guthrie Govan, Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons).
  • Albums/projects: Terre del Sole – Naples meets lounge vol.1 (2010), Travels (Cristiano Stocchetti Project 4et).
  • Collaborated or shared stage with Frank Gambale, Robben Ford, Mike Stern, Dave Weckl, Andy Timmons, Paul Gilbert, Guthrie Govan, Alain Caron, Carl Verheyen, Dana Fuchs, Tony Momrelle from band Incognito among many others.

Education & Training

  • Jazz & Performance Diploma, Civica Scuola di Musica, Capannori (2008).
  • Jazz Guitar Studies, Conservatory “G. Puccini”, La Spezia (2009–2012).
  • Workshops/masterclasses with John Patitucci (2003), Dario Deidda (2005, Conservatorio di Napoli), studies with Maestro Gianfranco Gullotto (2002–2004).
  • Harmony & improvisation with Valerio Silvestro (2004–2008, Mad School Naples).
  • Psychology of Learning course with Dr. Valerio Salzano (2007–2008).

Teaching Experience

Since 2009, educator in jazz, electric bass, jazz guitar, harmony, improvisation, and piano at:

  • Jam Academy, Lucca.
  • Music Academy, Pisa.
  • VSA Academy Online.
  • Masterclass in many Italian schools on groove and improvisation.

Skills

  • Instruments: Electric Bass, Guitar, Piano (complementary).
  • Genres: Jazz, Fusion, Rock, Funk, Pop, Blues, Lounge.
  • Roles: Performer, Composer, Arranger, Educator.
  • Studio Recording & Live Performance.
  • Languages: Italian (native), English (fluent).

Equipment & Endorsements

  • Endorser for Markbass amplifiers.
  • Endorser for Sansone Strings.
  • Endorser for Stef Cables.

Media & Online Presence

References

Available upon request.