Daniele Gottardo
Daniele Gottardo is an Italian guitarist and composer. He received recognition in 2009 as a winner of Guitar Idol, an international guitar competition.[1] Gottardo was mentioned by Steve Vai as one of the brightest talents in modern electric guitar.[2][3] As a solo artist, he has released two albums, Frenzy of Ecstasy (2010, Digital Nations),[4] and Non Temperato (2014).[5] He is also a music educator for Jamtrackcentral.[6] In 2018 he was mentioned in the article "10 Contemporary Guitar Virtuosos You Need To Hear" by the British magazine Guitarist.[7] He has performed in major international guitar festivals including Malibu Guitar Festival (USA, 2017),[8] Guitare En Scene (France, 2016),[9] Ziua Chitarelor (Romania, 2016),[10] Jason Becker Not Dead Yet Festival (Holland, 2013),[11] Eddie Lang Jazz Festival (Italy, 2010, 2013, 2015).[12]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Daniele Gottardo |
Genres | Instrumental, Crossover, Rock-Fusion |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
Instruments | Electric Guitar |
Website | www.officialdanielegottardo.com |
Personal life
Gottardo is married to guitar player and composer Gretchen Menn.
Discography
As a solo artist: Frenzy Of Ecstasy (2010) Non Temperato (2014)
The Nuts Giant Nuts (2016)
Other appearances: Triumphant Hearts - Jason Becker (2019)[13] Abandon All Hope - Gretchen Menn (2016)[14]
Instructional DVDs and online courses:
Il Tapping (Playgame Music, (2005) Superfingering (Hudson Music, 2011) Ultimate Tapping Masterclass (JamTrackCentral, (2017)[15] 20 Licks to Expand Your Jazz Blues (JamTrackCentral)[15] 20 Outside Fusion Licks (JamTrackCentral) (18)[15]
Equipment
Gottardo collaborates with Charvel Guitars,[16] Two-Rock amplification,[17] Gruv Gear[18] Eminence Speakers.[11]
References
- "Guitar Idol is back!". www.licklibrary.com.
- Staff 2019-09-05T12:28:15Z, Guitar World. "Daniele Gottardo: what's on my playlist". guitarworld.
- Scapelliti 2017-01-26T19:59:32Z, Christopher. "Steve Vai Reveals His Favorite New Guitar Player". guitarworld.
- "Daniele Gottardo: A Frenzy of Ecstasy and Superfingering".
- "JTC Guitar". JTC Guitar. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- "10 contemporary guitar virtuosos you need to hear". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- "Recap and Video: Steve Vai performs with Zepparella at Malibu Guitar Festival - 5/19/17". May 24, 2017.
- "Daniele Gottardo interview at Guitare-en-Scene".
- "Ziua Chitarelor în Piața Ovidiu din Constanța în septembrie 2016". InfoMusic.
- "Daniele Gottardo".
- "Festival Eddie Lang: ecco il programma - Molise". ANSA.it. July 20, 2015.
- McStea 2019-10-15T09:54:07Z, Mark. "Jason Becker: "My heroes understand how devastating it would feel to not be able to play their guitar anymore"". guitarworld.
- Molenda, Michael. "Gretchen Menn Releases Concept Album Based on Dante's Inferno". GuitarPlayer.com.
- "JTC Guitar". www.jtcguitar.com.
- "Artists". www.charvel.com.
- Skinner, Mac. "ARTISTS".