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Michele Papadia
4+ albums
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Michele plays HAMMOND ORGAN, AC. PIANO, WURLITZER, F. RHODES, CLAVINET, MOOG, BASS SYNTH, ACCORDEON, LIVE ELETRONICS, TALK BOX, LOOP MACHINES, PERC,DJ SET,COMPOSER,PRODUCER. After studiyng classical music he started specializing in afro-american music (Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Funk) and contemporary music. In '95 he wins scolarship to partecipate at the â"High Professional Qualification Jazz Course" for jazz musicians financed by the CEE at Siena jazz and then at the "Berklee School" in Boston. He followed seminars with K.Barron, Shirley Scott, P.Metheny, D.Liebman, Ray Brown. He has been inspired by many musicians, particulary the pianists Monk, Gene Harris, George Duke, Joe Sample, Bill Evans, Henry Butler and Dr.John from New Orleans, Billy Preston, and organists such as Jimmy Smith, Larry Young, John Medeski, Larry Golding, the artists James Brown, Sly & The Family Stone and many others black music artists. His stile indeed, even though really jazz-oriented, has a strong funk, nu jazz, gospel, new orleans style, contemporary Soul, blues and hip hop influence. He has been working (live and in recording studios) with: Gianluca Petrella, Tiziana Ghiglioni, Roberto Gatto, Massimo Manzi, Rosario Giuliani, Dario Deidda, Gigi Cifarelli, Dave Liebman, AresTavolazzi, Ed Neumeister, Bruce Cox, JD Allen, Piero Odorici, Marco Tamburrini, Matthias Shubert, Tristan Hosinger, Jovanotti, Riccardo Onori, Gabriella Ferri, Bobo Rondelli, Davide Van De Sfross, Articolo 31, Patti Austin, Ko
