Roberto began to play in 1991 under the guide of Piero Orsini (Gipsy Kings - Lisa Hunt). In 1992 he began his first playing experiences, performing in top 40 and rhythm & blues bands. In 1993 he joined a jazz quartet and played around the Milan (Italy) area in clubs and venues. From 1993 to 1995 he played in various fusion and funk band projects.
In 1996, Roberto joined "Diatriba," a flamenco-jazz band lead by virtuoso guitarist Marco Porcu. In the same year this quartet played at Sant Anna Arresi Jazz Festival and opened for Noa. This festival included the Herbie Hancock Quartet, Pat Metheny Trio, Michel Petrucciani Trio and Joshua Redman Sextet. With the same band he performed for three years on Italian TV as well as in major clubs throughout Italy.
In 2003, he moved to London to study at the prestigious Trinity College of Music. There he resumed collaboration with Marco Porcu and also created the "MP Project." This group has performed in clubs such as "J2K" and "Circle in the Round" in London as well as various venues in Kansas and California.
Currently Roberto is based in Wichita, Kansas. He leads many ensembles and is a staple of its night scene. Recent collaborations include such artists as: Harry James Big Band, The Fabulous Flippers, Gary Foster, Earl Dumler, Christian Howes, Jay Daversa, Jerry Hahn, Philippe Bertaud, Joseph Vincelli, Mike Longo, Tom Fowler, Bill Caldwell, Roger Lewis, Scott Strecker & Richard Johnson. Roberto holds a teaching position at Butler Community College in El Dorado Kansas.
In 2009 he started a collaboration with Surine Basses as the custom relations director and is the bass he plays almost exclusively. Roberto just released his first CD - ONE
Audio Recording may require at least as much discipline and commitment as learning to play an instrument well. The number of skills involved and mental acuity needed is incomprehensible to the average person. The best way to learn this art is to sit at the feet of a person who has mastered the art and observe closely. Air House Music Academy offers the chance to have one-on-one instruction with someone who has spent years honing that craft.
Some students understand from the first moment they play their instrument that they want to perform. Other students simply enjoy performing with a group of people. Air House is pleased to offer Jazz Ensembles guided by dedicated teachers who are well respected in the local jazz community. Here students are encouraged to learn how to listen to each other, while also gaining confidence and practice with improvisation and self-expression.
