Paolo Vinaccia facts for kids
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Paolo Vinaccia
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Paolo Vinaccia at Cosmopolite Scene in Oslo, 2016
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| Born | 27 March 1954 Camerino (Mc)Italy |
| Died | 5 July 2019 (aged 65) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
Paolo Vinaccia (born in Camerino, Italy, on March 27, 1954 – died in Oslo, Norway, on July 5, 2019) was a very talented jazz drummer. He was originally from Italy but spent most of his life playing music in Norway.
A Musician's Journey
Paolo Vinaccia was a jazz drummer, which means he played drums in a style of music called jazz. Jazz music often involves lots of improvisation, where musicians make up parts as they go along. Paolo was known for his creative and energetic drumming.
He worked with many famous musicians from Norway and other countries. Some of the well-known artists he played with include Terje Rypdal, Bendik Hofseth, Jan Eggum, and Knut Reiersrud. He also toured and recorded with international stars like Palle Mikkelborg and Mike Mainieri. Paolo was a very busy musician, and his drumming can be heard on more than 100 albums!
His Music
Paolo Vinaccia released several albums where he was the main artist, or "leader." These albums show his unique style and musical ideas.
Albums as a Leader
- Mbara Boom (1997)
- Very Much Alive (2010)
- Elastics (with Ole Mathisen and Per Mathisen) (2011)
- Dommedag Ifolge (Paulus, 2017)
- Rathkes Gate 12:21:58 (Oslo Session, 2017)
Playing with Other Artists
Besides his own albums, Paolo Vinaccia was a popular "sideman." This means he played drums for many other musicians on their albums and during their concerts. He helped bring their music to life with his drumming.
He played on many albums with the famous jazz bassist Arild Andersen, including Live at Belleville (2008) and Mira (2014). He also worked with children's music artist Maj Britt Andersen, and jazz pianist Bugge Wesseltoft. His drumming added a special touch to the music of artists like Jon Eberson, Bendik Hofseth, Anne Grete Preus, and Terje Rypdal.
Paolo Vinaccia's drumming made a big impact on the music scene in Norway and beyond.
