The YAMAHA APX-8 is slightly smaller than average, very handy, the fingerboard eases improvisational genres, and pop music styles.

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Music news: OMAR HAKIM chairman for the Percussion Department at the Berklee College of Music Boston

Many great applicants, few “on site”, amazing presentations.

The prestigious position was awarded to Omar Hakim (Sting, Madonna, Chic, Mariah Carey, Weather Report and Daft Punk to name a few) has been appointed as the incoming chairman for the percussion Department at the historic Berklee College of Music in Boston, Ma.

We salute and congratulate Mr. Omar Hakim on such an achievement.

Students and faculty alike will benefit tremendously from the experience and wisdom of a world traveled musician who was and still is in high demand for his infectious groove and unmatched musicality. BRING ON THE OMAR!

1blog4u staff

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Proudly sponsoring the master class by our own Sergio Bellotti at annual jazz improvisation course "Rhythm is key" in Lugano, Switzerland.

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A unique Christmas show feat. 3 of the most celebrated bands of all time: THE PLATTERS (Rock n Roll Hall of Fame), THE DRIFTERS and THE  COASTERS.

I had the honor to play drums and percussion for this incredible line up, held on Sunday, December 11th at the Mohegan Sun Arena, easily one of the largest venues in New England.

Bruno Mars and Sting are among the other artists performing there to celebrate the Arena 20th anniversary.

It was a 2 hours non stop concert in front of thousands of enthusiastic music lovers, always singing along and clapping to classics such as "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "Charlie Brown", "Stand by me", "Only You" and many more.

"Down in Mexico" by THE COASTERS, appears on the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof". Oldies? Goodies for sure!

Sergio Bellotti

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Evening Performance at The 3rd Annual Ottauquechee Music Festival, Vermont, on Saturday, August 6th, 2016.

A great evening of music featuring legendary THE PLATTERS (Hits include Only You, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, My Prayer, The Great Pretender) and THE DRIFTERS (On Broadway, Stand by Me, Under The Boardwalk). 

The show was held at the spectacular The Quechee Club sky area where a large audience of all ages gathered together for a night of great music.

THE PLATTERS (Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame members) opened the show with a solid 60 minutes set of music from their classic hits to those of the many bands they have influenced over 6 decades. 

4 voices, one sound and a very visual and articulate concert enhanced by elegance, eloquence and style.

Sergio Bellotti assisted on drums, Jeff Jacobson on Bass, Norwood Pearson-Waclawik on guitar and music director Michael Larson on Piano.

THE DRIFTERS who were next on the band stand. 

Another hour of hits and vocal excursions by a quartet that got the audience involved from the very first note. One for the books and to be remembered by all of those who attended and performed.

Gabriella Ruggieri

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