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I make music because I can't go without doing it! It is my connection with the Divine,The Creator, The Univverse!
Harvesting over 54 million streams and over 4 million listeners worldwide, Franco Sattamini is emerging as an ambassador of the continuity of Bossa Nova’s movement. Franco’s new upcoming show reflects exactly this scenario: “A Nova Bossa Nova”!
Franco Sattamini is a singer-songwriter, producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and touring artist. Brazilian born, Italian family, he now lives in the beautiful hip beach town destination of Búzios, trading his hometown Rio de Janeiro for a more quiet and poetic scene, away from the big city rush.
His long list of credits goes from Grammy nominated recordings and award-winning CDs to world touring and TV and Theatre scoring.
He signs and co-signs over 80 titles of Brazilian TV shows’ soundtracks.
Franco worked and collaborated with the very creators of the Bossa Nova movement. Greats such as Antonio Carlos Jobim and Roberto Menescal, among many other Brazilian and American luminaires, such as Phil Woods, David Liebman, Danilo Caymmi, Robertinho de Recife, Fagner, Simone, Joana, Rita Lee, Sá & Guarabira, Pepeu Gomes, Sandra de Sá, Guilherme Arantes, Flávio Venturini, Orlando Morais, Wando, Alceu Valença, Roupa Nova, Batacoto, Elymar Santos, Pery Ribeiro, Chitaozinho e Xororó, Sérgio Reis, Emilio Santiago, Vanuza, Zé Augusto, Xuxa, Romero Lubambo, Luiz Avellar, Torcuato Mariano and the list goes on.
Quoted by BMI as one of the top singer-songwriters of the NY area, Franco Sattamini “locks himself in his studio”, dives in deep usually playing and singing all instruments and vocal tracks, and music comes out as a catharsis process.
Here are some quotes on Franco . . .
Eumir Deodato
Multi-platinum Grammy winning composer, arranger and producer
"With his pristine musicianship and extraordinary creativity, Franco has gained a definite position in modern music of today. His work shows maturity and full understanding of Pop, Brazilian and Jazz idioms clearly demonstrated by his latest records”.
Phil Woods
American Jazz Legend, Composer, 5-time Grammy Winner
“Franco is a first rate artist. I have had the pleasure of recording with this charming talented gentleman and his music rings the bells of my heart”.
Jody Ducket
The Morning Call Arts & Entertainment Editor
"Colorful and soul touching first rate guitar … rich voice”
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Brazil!s legendary composer, co-creator of the Bossa Nova
When asked by Globo TV to have his song “Querida” re-done by Franco, he said: “You have Carte Blanche, Franco … I know it will sound great!”
Roberto Menescal
Grammy Winner, Composer, guitarist extraordinaire,
co-creator of the Bossa Nova
“ … musical multi-talent, and more … a true showman! Tons of excitement with his delivery … Franco’s mission is needed and grand: Spreading our Brazilian music heritage with his unique blend!”
Scott Adams
Sounds of Brazil
"Artfully textured arrangements and production . . . All of this passion has resulted in a seasonally spectacular recording . . . the lineup is nothing short of incredible! In many ways, this album is intoxicating . . . ‘Christmas in Rhythm & Bossa’ . . .
… What could be better?"
Francisco Santos Jr.
Musical Supervisor Globo TV Int’l
"Simply put, I don't know of any other composer who is capable of creating work in so many different musical genres, always at a level of mastery. Modern, traditional, ethnic, orchestral, Pop, Jazz, Brazilian . . . you name it, he does it! Amazing! . . ."
Dave Liebman
Grammy Winner, Jazz Saxman Icon, Educator
"Well, xmas means I listen to one of many xmas recordings . . .You did a great job . . . You play everything* wonderfully and the production is first rate . . .You are a really talented cat!" (* Franco plays saxophones, guitars, keyboards, MIDI Wind Controller, percussion and drums on the CD)"
and . . .
"You sound marvellous on the sax! Beautiful tone for sure!
(when listening to Chico Mendes - Banana Mix, feat. Franco Sattamini)"
Despite all the accolades, Franco Sattamini says, “music is better heard and felt than described with words . . . you have to experience it first hand”.
As BMI wrote once, “Franco Sattamini is one of Latin music's true renaissance men!”
He is a is also a published author, actor and voice-over talent.
He is a Founding Member of the LARAS - Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Latin Grammy’s) as well as a Voting member of the NARAS (Grammy’s) both as an artist and with the Engineers and Producers’ Wing.
