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Sandro Dominelli

Sandro Dominelli is one of Canada`s most creative, talented and tasteful drummers. Through his continuing success’ as a much sought-after composer, bandleader, side man, and producer he has proven to be an established luminary in the Canadian music scene.

Sandro’s musical sensibilities have caught the attention of international and local jazz icons alike, who have been inspired to perform or record with his influence. His collaborations include a long list of the veritable whos who of the jazz scene, such as Joe Lovano, Sheila Jordan, Ernie Watts, Pete Christleib, Doug Riley, Oliver Jones, Guido Basso, Hugh Fraser, PJ Perry and Tommy Banks. Additionally, he’s performed and recorded with such modern contemporary luminaries as Ben Monder, Chris Tarry, Kenny Werner, and Ralph Bowen.

As a composer, Sandro hit the scene in 2003 and since then has received rave reviews and accolades for his work. His first recording as band leader �" Café Varze Jazz �" went on to receive top honors at the Western Canadian Music Awards as Outstanding Jazz Recording of the Year and was also nominated in 2004 for a JUNO in the ‘Best Traditional Jazz Album of the Year’ category. Sandro’s follow-up album �" Meet Me In The Alley �" brought him more success’ including a Canadian Music Week award for ‘Favorite Jazz Artist of the Year’.

The Alvo Sessions is Sandro’s most recent musical endeavor. Recorded in New York City, this project features Sandro's intricate grooves along with the East Indian inspired guitar playing of Rez Abbasi and the electric bass sounds of Chris Tarry. This power trio has been recognized as a force in the North American jazz scene and in 2010 this group received the 2010 Western Canadian Music Award for Jazz Recording of the Year, toured the national Jazz Festival circuit, received reviews in Modern Drummer & Downbeat Magazine, as well as airplay and press in Europe and the UK.

Awards

2010 - Western Canadian Music Award for Jazz Recording of the Year 2010 - Mayor's Award Nomination for Excellence in Artistic Direction 2006 - Canadian Independent Musicians Award 2005 - City of Edmonton Performance Award 2004 - Juno Award Nomination 2003 - Western Canadian Music Award

Gear

Sabian Cymbals Vic Firth Sticks


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Album Review

Sandro Dominelli: Meet Me in the Alley

Read "Meet Me in the Alley" reviewed by Mark F. Turner


In the recent months I've enjoyed a few recordings from Canada's thriving jazz scene: Francois Marcaurelle's Opus No. 6 - Mode d'emploi and the Francois Bourassa Quartet Indefinite Time. So it comes as no surprise with the latest release by drummer Sandro Dominelli that more talent is revealed from north of the border. Dominelli's extensive academic background has been solidified by performances in varied settings and bands in Canada and the US, and the very palatable Meet Me in the ...

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The Jazz Mann Reviews "The Alvo Sessions"

The Jazz Mann Reviews "The Alvo Sessions"

Source: Michael Ricci

"Delightfully melodic guitar trio music from a highly skilled band led by drummer Sandro Dominelli." Sandro Dominelli is a drummer and composer based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His three previous releases “CafVarze Jazz" (2003, “Meet Me In The Alley" (2005) and Passages (2006) were well received in Canada garnering various awards and winning Dominelli a loyal following. Well respected by his fellow musicians he has worked with the leading figures of the Canadian jazz scene and with visiting American luminaries ...

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Sandro Dominelli - Drummer Cafe Review - 5 out of 5 for "The Alvo Sessions"

Sandro Dominelli - Drummer Cafe Review - 5 out of 5 for "The Alvo Sessions"

Source: Michael Ricci

From Drummer Cafe From the very first stroke of the Ride cymbal, on the opening tune of The Alvo Sessions, I knew I was going to enjoy this CD. I've got to say this upfront; I really dig Sandro's cymbal and drum sounds. But as great as those instruments sound, it's the musician and what he does with those instruments that brings them to life.

The Alvo Sessions... with the lyric bass lines of Chris Tarry, along with the Indian ...

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Sandro Dominelli: Jazz Trio Finds a Cool Synergy

Sandro Dominelli: Jazz Trio Finds a Cool Synergy

Source: Michael Ricci

The Alvo Sessions Sandro Dominelli (Self Produced) Rating 4 (out of five) By Roger Levesque Just last week I was watching Edmonton's Sandro Dominelli behind a drum set, making it happen for two players from New York. I wondered: was there a specific moment when he hit that critical point that separates apprentices from veterans? It's the point where making jazz ceases to be a conscious effort and becomes more of a subconscious impulse to shape ...

"Dominelli's wispy brushwork perfectly compliments the ghostly atmosphere of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game."

- Will Romano, Modern Drummer, New York

"Dominelli and his colleagues are to be congratulated on a warm, enjoyable, unhurried, always tasteful album and one that contains some great playing."

- Ian Mann, The Jazz Mann, United Kingdom

"When this jazz power trio embraces its own peculiar uniqueness, good things happen."

- Ken Micallef, Downbeat Magazine

"Really cool CD. It has made my personal music collection."

- Shawn Marino, Universal Music Canada

"Drummers of all skill levels should study Sandro's performance on The Alvo Sessions just to gelan and learn more about solo development. Wonderful."

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Primary Instrument

Drums

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

The Alvo Sessions

Self Produced
2010

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Meet Me in the Alley

Second Storey Records
2005

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