Mauricio Zottarelli

Mauricio Zottarelli

MZ Group / Independent

Brazilian-born/New York City“based drummer/composer Mauricio Zottarelli is on the forefront of the Jazz, Latin and Brazilian music circles. A Grammy nominated artist, he is credited on over 100 albums and has collaborated/performed with: Hiromi, Eliane Elias, Toquinho, Prasanna, Eddie Daniels, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, Esperanza Spalding, Paquito DRivera, Cristina Pato, Chuck Loeb, Claudio Roditi, Eldar, Ivan Lins, Carmen Souza, Rosa Passos, Dom Salvador, Toninho Horta, Gustavo Assis Brasil, and many others.

He has released 2 albums as a leader: œ7Lives and œUpside Down Looking Up, and has worked as an educator/clinician all over the world.

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  • Most memorable Next-Level Performance

    While working on my newest album, " Upside Down Looking Up", I spent most of the time producing, composing and arranging. So I had to use all my experience and focus to record the drum tracks quickly and effectively. I love how it came out!

  • What Drives Your Creativity?

    Listening to music everyday, independent of the style. Reading, going to museums and traveling, and taking walks in the park.

  • Why do you choose Vic Firth?

    I always loved the 5A sticks, I have used them most of my life. I know I can count on VF for that sound, feel, durability and just the right balance of my sticks. I can focus on the job at hand and I know I have the best tools to perform it.

BEHIND THE KIT

MZ Group / Independent

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