2 cool videos

Here are a couple of cool videos I posted recently.... check them out, share them, enjoy....
:-)


This one is a drum solo shot during MOZIK's concert in Boise, ID, in Dec 2012.

 - Last week I was in a super fun recording session for Brazilian saxophonist Sérgio Galvão's upcoming record, featuring Amanda Ruzza, Aruan Ortiz, Leni Stern.... and some more special guests coming... we're finishing up the tracks in the next few weeks and then it's on to mixing.
I made a little clip of one of the tunes we recorded, "Vou Deitar e Rolar" (Qua Qua Ra Qua Qua), a song well known from a great version by Elis Regina. This is from the actual drum take that will be on the record....

Some photos from the session:

Aruan Ortiz, Sérgio Galvão, Leni Stern, Amanda Ruzza, MZ

Shot from the drum booth

Carmen Souza Europe dates - March 2013

This month I was on the road again for a few dates with the Carmen Souza 4et, and it was a lot of fun!
Great music, beautiful landscapes, and awesome people attending all the shows. Looking forward to some more dates with them soon, check out www.mzdrums.com for more news.
March 2 - Treibhaus, Innsbruck, Austria
March 3 - Altes Kino Kulturzentrum, Landeck, Austria
March 5 - Moods, Zurich, Switzerland
March 6 - Bee Flat - Turnhalle im Progr, Bern, Switzerland

The band: Camen Souza, Theo Pas'cal, Filipe Melo and MZ

Some photos from the road!

Soundchecking in Bern, Switzerland

The band in Landeck, Austria

Soundcheck - Altes Kino Kulturzentrum, Landeck, Austria

After the show @ The Moods, Zurich

The drumkit and percussion set (cajon missing from shot)

Brazil Camp in California, August 2013

Hello friends!

I am very happy to announce that I am part of the faculty for the California Brazil Camp 2013, which takes place every year in Cazadero, CA.
I will be there teaching drumset for the 2nd week of the Camp, Agust 25th to August 31st, 2013.

The California Brazil Camp is an incredible experience, it's a 24/7 immersion on Brazilian culture, music, rhythms, dance..... and it's taught by some of the very best teachers out there. Don't miss out.... You can find out more information and register clicking: http://www.calbrazilcamp.com
For either the 1st or 2nd week, or both.
Check out the faculty members here.
Hope to see some of you there! Cheers.....

Video Interview for Vic Firth

Here is a recent video interview I did with Vic Firth drumsticks - where I talk about a game-changing moment in my career. Check it out!

Two NYC shows this week - Jan 14th and 19th!

Hello everybody,

Here is the info on these 2 upcoming special performances NEXT WEEK in NYC. If you live in the area, don't miss them!!

JAN 14th - Monday - MOZIK live @ Le Poisson Rouge NYC, 10pm
(par of the Brazilian Explorative Music Showcase)

MOZIK will join curator Pedro Moraes and 4 other groups on arguably the best new Brazilian music show of the year! 6 different bands will be playing their experimentations and unique sounds, and continue to push the envelope on the new modern Brazilian music! Check it out!
Get your tickets/more info here - Le poisson Rouge event page 

If you can't make it to the show - you can watch it at home! Live Stream Broadcast at this website: (10pm EST - NYC time!)
http://www.concertwindow.com/shows/brazilian-explorative-music-2013






JAN 19th - Saturday - MZ Quartet live @ Cornelia Street Café NYC
Doors 8:30pm
Show 9pm

Featuring:
Oriente Lopez - flutes
Klaus Mueller - piano
special guest: Mike Pope - bass

We will be playing original tunes from my "7 Lives" CD, as well as some special covers/arrangements and will be premiering a brand new tune!
Cornelia is a very cool listening venue, and they have a full dinner available.

Saturday Jan 19th
doors: 8:30pm / show: 9pm (1 set only!)
29 Cornelia Street, NYC
Reservations recommended - (212) 989-9319
tickets/info

MZ Quartet event on Facebook

Best Jazz of 2012 - Jazz Station Blog

Dear friends! We are kicking off the new year with fantastic news!!

The recording by Oriente Lopez, "Aguas Profundas" made it to the Best of 2012 poll conducted by the prestigious Jazz Station Blog - written by journalist/writer/historian/producer Arnaldo deSouteiro.
The CD is listed on the top 10 in many categories......
Acoustic piano
Keyboards
Electric Bass
Guitar
Harmonica
Composer
Best Instrumental Group
Best Instrumental Recording

and... Best Drummer of the year. Based on my work on this album, I am listed as #3, among many of my heros.... such as Steve Gadd, Lenny White, JackDeJohnette, Paul Wertico, Billy Hart.... I am extremely honored and humbled by it!!

Many thanks to Oriente Lopez and to all the other musicians and artists involved on this project: Itaiguara Brandão, Romero Lubambo, Paquito D'Rivera, Felipe Lamoglia, Hendrik Meurkens, Michael Brorby, Dave Darlington.... and all the people that helped this project come together. Congrats Oriente and everybody!

Here is a link to CDBaby where you can check out the album -
CDBABY - Aguas Profundas (Oriente Lopez)

Here is the link for the JAZZ STATION blog - check out all the final results!
Jazz Station - Arnaldo deSouteiro

And, lastly, here is a recent review of the record, by Modern Drummer Magazine Brazil.
Aguas Profundas - CD Review

Thanks for the support!  MZ

Concerto Aldo Zottarelli Jr e Convidados & Natal CorDaVoz 2012

Queridos amigos! (english version, scroll down)

Duas datas muito bacanas essa semana em Rio Claro, nas quais estarei participando com muita honra e felicidade.

Na Quinta dia 20, o Madrigal CorDaVoz se apresenta no Casarão da Cultura em Rio Claro (avenida 3 esquina com a rua 7), às 20:30hs, com muitas surpresas no repertório. Eu vou participar tocando percussão com o grupo.  Cartaz em anexo.

Na sexta dia 21, meu pai Aldo Zottarelli Jr volta aos palcos depois de quase 20 anos sem tocar ao vivo, para um show que com certeza será marcante na cidade, com a participação de muitos músicos e amigos, e com intuito beneficente. Será no Grupo Ginástico Rioclarense, Rua 2 no. 941, Centro.
Para acessar o evento no Facebook clique aqui.

Apreçam!

Dear friends!

Here are two very cool shows in Rio Claro, on which I am very honored and happy to be participating. 

Thursday Dec 20, the Madrigal CorDaVoz will be playing at Casarão da Cultura em Rio Claro,  8:30pm, with many surprises on the set list. I'll participating on percussion.

On Friday Dec 21, my dad Aldo Zottarelli Jr goes back on stage after a hiatus of almost 20 years, for a show that will be certainly a memorable experience in the city! Many special guests and friends will be participating on the show as well. It will happen at Grupo Ginástico Rioclarense (Rua 2 no. 941, Centro)