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CURRICULUM VITAE MARTIN VISCONTI PERSONAL DATA Date of birth: June 8th 1978 Nationality: Argentinian DNI: 26.690.549 Civil Status: Single Address: Republica de la India 2789 12º (CP 1425) Cap. Fed. – Argentina Phone: 4983-1049 // 4804-7126 Cell. (011) 155-848-0320 E-Mail: [email protected] // website: www.martinvisconti.com STUDIES: Professional Music Major - Graduated in 2005 from Contemporary Music School (Berklee International Network) Drummers Collective, Nueva York, EEUU, December 2003 – Januery 2004 o Perfecting courses: ! Afrocuban Rhythms with Memo Acevedo (Tito Puente, Chucho Valdez, Gonzalo Rubalcaba) ! Independence and technique with Kim Plainfield. ! Odd meters with Frank Katz. o Participation in ensemble with Matt Garrison, (Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock) Lessons taken: o Daniel “Pipi” Piazzolla, 2002 - 2005. o Pepi Taveira, 2004. o Héctor Ruiz, 2003. o Improv ensemble with Ernesto Jodos, 2006.- o Carto Brandan. 2006 - 2007 Musical Workshops and Masterclasses: “Jazz en el Rojas” cycle Drums workshop dictated by Daniel “Pipi”, 2002 “Aproximation to Jazz” seminar dictated by Cesar Pradines. Drums Workshop - Gregg Bissonette (California, USA).

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CURRICULUM VITAE MARTIN VISCONTI

PERSONAL DATA

Date of birth: June 8th 1978

Nationality: Argentinian

DNI: 26.690.549

Civil Status: Single

Address: Republica de la India 2789 12º (CP 1425) Cap. Fed. – Argentina

Phone: 4983-1049 // 4804-7126

Cell. (011) 155-848-0320

E-Mail: [email protected] // website: www.martinvisconti.com

STUDIES:

• Professional Music Major - Graduated in 2005 from Contemporary Music School (Berklee International Network)

• Drummers Collective, Nueva York, EEUU, December 2003 – Januery 2004

o Perfecting courses:

! Afrocuban Rhythms with Memo Acevedo (Tito Puente, Chucho Valdez,

Gonzalo Rubalcaba)

! Independence and technique with Kim Plainfield.

! Odd meters with Frank Katz.

o Participation in ensemble with Matt Garrison, (Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock)

• Lessons taken:

o Daniel “Pipi” Piazzolla, 2002 - 2005.

o Pepi Taveira, 2004.

o Héctor Ruiz, 2003.

o Improv ensemble with Ernesto Jodos, 2006.-

o Carto Brandan. 2006 - 2007

• Musical Workshops and Masterclasses:

• “Jazz en el Rojas” cycle Drums workshop dictated by Daniel “Pipi”, 2002

• “Aproximation to Jazz” seminar dictated by Cesar Pradines.

• Drums Workshop - Gregg Bissonette (California, USA).

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Martin Visconti is endorsed by Ddrum, Pro-Mark, Evans, EvaDrums, Solino

Cajones & MD accesories.

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In 2014 he publishes his first book “Fluir con el Movimiento”

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In November 2012 Martin participates with the Project Multimedia PLAYING FOR A CHANGE filming the music video "Daylight" for Maroon 5 and 2 other songs included in the CD of the project to be released

internationally in 2014. Rubén Casco Europen Tour 2011 In 2011 Martin Toured Europe with Ruben Casco, and performed live in Ireland and Spain.

Teaching activity - New York City USA (January – April 2008) Part of the Multicultural Music Group, working as a drums and percussion teacher at the following schools: PS/IS 223 Mott Hall School 71 Convent Avenue NEW YORK, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 281-5028 | Fax: (212) 491-3451 Principal: Ms. Cynthia Arndt Parent Coordinator: Evelyn Camacho-Moran (347) 563-5071 I. S 339 School of Comm Tech 1600 Webster Ave. Bronx NY 10457 Bronx County I. S. 254 School 2452 Washington Avenue Bronx, NY 10458 References: Waldo Chavez (Education Program Coordinator) [email protected] cell. 917-294-3107 Pete Miranda (Orchestra Program Coordinator) [email protected] cell. 917-837-3797 http://www.multiculturalmusic.org

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• Teacher at Move ´N´ Groove Arts Studio

79-05 Roosvelt Av. – Jackson Heights – NY 11372 - USA

Professional activity New York City USA (January – April 2008) During his stay he had the pleasure of playing with musicians like: Bakithi Kumalo, Pedro Beledo, Quintino Cinalli, Julio Santillán, Martín Balik, Mauro Satalino, Tom Chess, Joe Mc Cormack, Gene Hene, On Davis, Nick Gianni, Tom Shad, Fabrice Calmetes, Alex Simon, Martin Luchina, Mercedes Figueras, Nadina Mauri, Maria Cangiano, Francois Wiss, Panonian Wave, just to name a few. He currently lives in Buenos Aires where he had the pleasure of playing and recording with a Raul Porchetto, Carlos Lastra, Otamendi Palace, Le Porc, Camiones, León Gieco, Marcelo Torres, Figueras Visconti Dúo, Khryse, No Plan Plan, Alganori, Cobra Kai, Has Tomas y los muy Bro, The Streamings, Alejandro Balbis, Maria Volonte, Santiago Olariaga, Sol Prat, Niko Garay, Nacho Mateu, Matías Pozo, Nadya, Pablo Carvalho, Javier Rena, Gabriel Palatchi, Enzo Pinto, Benja, Benji Barreiro, Martin Luchina, Juani Pesce, Damián Caputo, Argentville, Pamela Rodriguez, Paula Sedacca, Adolfo Trepiana, among other. He has done works as a sideman with many musicians of the local scene. Along his carrer, he has shared the billboard with numerous artists such as: Megadeth, Apocalyptica, Richie Kotzen, Luis Alberto Spinetta, Almafuerte, Skay Bellinson, Emmanuel Horvilluer, Dante Spinetta, Baltasar Comotto, Nito Mestre, Gardelitos, Karamelo Santo, Animal, Litto Nebbia, David Lebón, Héctor Starc, Bahiano, Rodolfo García, Ciro Fogliata (Los Gatos), Daniel Colombres, Moris, Lorihen, entre otros.

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“LIGHT FUSION EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC FESTIVAL” CALI COLOMBIA DECEMBER 2007.-

In December 2007 he travelled to Cali, Colombia to participate on “Light Fusión Experimental Music Festival” with saxophonist Mercedes Figueras, with whom he later performes a series of shows in New York City.

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RECORDINGS:

• Ruben Casco “Ofrenda” (2014)

• Camiones en la Casa “Nueva Roma” Single (2014)

• Camiones en la Casa (2013)

• HasTomas y los muy Bro “Cumbia del Borda Vol. 1” (2012)

• Otamendi Palace (2012)

• Camiones (2011)

• The Streamings “My Girl” (2011)

• Rubén Casco “Polen” (2010)

• Pablo Carvalho “Cuando me Aleje de Mi” (2009)

• Matías Pozo “Almaretratos” (2009)

• Proyecto Alvaro “Destino” (2009)

• Paula Sedaka (2009)

• Belladona “Suave” (2009)

• Damián Caputo “Canciones Pequeñas Revoluciones (Bajo Tierra)”

(2009)

• Nadia Boffi “Take It” (2009)

• Nicolás Garay “Un Viaje de Ida” (2009)

• DVD – Rubén Casco en VIVO Teatro Vera – (Corrientes 2008)

• Belladona “Show” (2008).

• Figueras - Visconti Duo “Live In ABC No Rio NYC” (New York City 2008)

• Chess – Visconti – Davis “After Tangine” (New York City 2008)

• Panonian Wave “Balkan Music” (New York City 2008)

• Khryse “Khryse” (2008).

• Le Porc “Le Porc” (2007).

• Belladona “Vivo” (2007).

• Figueras – Visconti “Elefante” (2007).

• Le Porc “Desierto” (2005).

• Vodka “Carretera” (2000).

• Vodka “Salones del Poder” (1998).

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PROYECTS:

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CAMIONES

In 2011 he takes part of a Ska-Punk band called Camiones, with whom he is in preproduction of

what will be their first studio recording. (Members: Facundo Tapia: Voice and Guitars – Olmo

Sosa: Guitars – Tapir: Bass – Tomas Has: Voice and Programmings - Martin Visconti: Drums).

www.camionesenlacasa.com

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RUBEN CASCO Since 2008 he is the stable drummer for Ruben Casco. In August of 2008 he travels to the city

of Corrientes where he participates on the DVD recording of the artist’s first álbum “Aquí

Voy”. Martin also records the artist’s second álbum “POLEN” (recorded at Circo Beat

Studios) in 2010., Also records third album Ofrenda at Studio Bulo in 2014. In 2011

Martin Toured Europe with Ruben Casco, and performed live in Ireland and Spain.

www.rubencasco.com.ar

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BELLADONA From 2006 to 2011 he played for Belladona (Rolling Stone’s magazine Revelation band after

performing in 2004 at Quilmes Rock) with whom he performes numerous times in Capital

Federal, Gran Buenos Aires and the hinterlands.

With Belladona he has recorded “VIVO” (two shows recorded in Mercedes City, Buenos Aires

Province), “SHOW” (recorded at El Pie Studios), “SUAVE” (acoustic versions of the band’s

songs).

With this band he toured twice the Argentinian coast the summers of 2009 and 2010. In

September 2010 they gave a full house concert in ND ATENEO, Capital Federal. (Members:

Roberto Bocacci: Voice – Carlos La Regina: Guitars – Martin Boffi: Bass – Ruben Casco:

Keyboards – Martin Visconti: Drums).

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FIGUERAS VISCONTI DUO In March 2007 he participates in a duet with saxophonist Mercedes Figueras with whom he

records in June 2007 “ELEFANTE”, their first recording work as a duet. They present that work

with saxophonist Carlos Lastra and guitar player Santiago Olariaga.

In December 2007 they travelled to the city of Cali, Colombia to perform at the “Light Fusion

Experimental Music Festival”. In January 2008 he travelled for three months to New York City,

USA to present “ELEFANTE”.

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OTAMENDI PALACE Otamendi Palace is a Funk Soul band that claims the spirit, rhythm and the aesthetics of African

American music of the 70`s. The sound of the Blaxplotation, whose top architects include Bobby

Womack, Curtis Mayfield, Isaac Hayes, The Commodores and James Brown. Otamendi Palace

reproduces the aesthetics of films like Shaft, in the manner of modern directors like Quentin

Tarantino. The group's repertoire runs the psychedelia of the Rolling Stones, Motown hits, the

glamour of Marvin Gaye, in short the soul of Funk Soul of a decade. Formed by renowned

musicians from the local scene, Otamendi Palace is the perfect touch for an exclusive event.

Phillip Jackson ( "The Soul Post", 21/09/10 ). (Members: Juan I. Pesce Voice y Guitars – Camila

Ibarra: Chorus – Florencia Labougle: Chorus – Martin Luchina: Keyboards – Franco Callaci:

Keyboards – Fabián Miodownik: Percussion – Benji Barreiro: Sax - Olmo Sosa Yulis: Guitars –

Guillermo Maffeo: Bass - Martin Visconti: Drums).

www.otamendipalace.blogspot.com

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COBRA KAI Rage Against The Machine Tribute band. (Members: Valentín Martínez Mosquera: Voice –

Olmo Sosa: Guitars – Guillermo Mafeo: Bass – Martin Visconti: Drums).

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Vil MURRA

Martin Visconti: Drums // Rodrigo Ferreiro Bass // Valentín Martínez: Vocals // Alexis Plutt:

Guitar // Francisco Cañardo: Guitar.

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NO PLAN PLAN In March 2008 he formed a contemporary music duet with the guitarrist Santiago Olariaga with

whom he reversioned pop songs.

RENA VISCONTI DUO In January 2006 he forms a duet of Flamenco musica with singer-guitarist Javier Rena with

whom he did numerous presentations and toured the Provinces of Neuquén, Rio Negro y

Chubut. On April 2006 they start performing in Capital Federal. They have recorded

independently in May 2006.

ALGANORI In 2009 he participates in Alganori. Group with whom he reversions The Beatles songs giving a

series of acoustic shows where improv was the main characteristic. (Members: Camila Ibarra:

Voice – Santiago Olariaga: Guitars – Manuel Llosa: Bass - Martin Visconti: Drums).

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THE STREAMINGS Juan I. Pesce: Guitar & Vocals – Martin Visconti: Percussion – Benjamín Barreiro: Soprano Sax

& Flute. www.thestreamings.blogspot.com

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LE PORC

Between the years 2003 and 2008 he took part of the group Le Porc along Pablo Carvalho and

Marcos Gil, with whom he did numerous performances in Capital Federal and Gran Buenos

Aires. They recorded and edited independently the EP “Desierto”. This band has performed

more than 50 shows getting excellent reviews from the radial and graphic press. At mid 2006

they iniciate a cycle of acoustic shows that continue throughout 2007 with the participation of

prestigious guest artists. In 2008 they edited the album “Le Porc”. (Members: Pablo Carvalho:

Voice and Guitars – Marcos Gil: Bass - Martin Visconti: Drums).

KHRYSE From 2004 to 2009 he was part os Khryse, with whom he performed at very important national

and international events. They were the openers for Ritchie Kotzen (Poison – Mr. Big) at Gran

Rivadavia Theatre. In 2005 they get the chance to perform at the Pepsi Music Festival along

with Megadeth, Apocalyptica, Almafuerte and other important bands of the genre. They

participate on the celebration for the 40 years of National Rock with artists such as Luis Alberto

Spinetta, Moris, Litto Nebbia, just to name a few. The band has an EP (produced by Julián

Barret – Lorihen) edited in Argentina and Mexico simultaneously. They also participated in the

compilation Black Star Vol. 1 with bands like O`Connor, getting lots of reviews both in graphic

and radial media.

Martin participates on the recording of the band´s first studio album titled “KHRYSE”, recorded

at Parral Studios and mastered in New York USA

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(Members: Mariano Taboada: Voice y Guitars – Olmo Sosa: Guitars – Cristian Belson Coronel:

Bass – Martin Luchina: Keyboards - Martin Visconti: Drums).

WORKS AS A SIDEMAN

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JMT (2012)

Gabriel Palatchi (2013)

DAMIAN CAPUTO

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In April 2009 he toured along Damián Caputo “Gira Bajo Tierra 2009”, numerous locations in

the hinterlands of Argentina. With this artist he records “Canciones Pequeñas Revoluciones

(Bajo Tierra)” (2009).

NADYA

In 2009 he participates on the recording of Nadia Boffi´s album titled “Take It” edited in 2009.

He currently performas as a percussionist for the artist.

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PABLO CARVALHO

In 2009 he joins Pablo Carvalho as a guest artist in two songs in the record “Cuando me Aleje

de Mi” edited in 2009.

NIKO GARAY

In 2009 he participates in the recording of Nicolás Garay soloist album titled “Un Viaje de Ida”

edited in 2009. Since then he is the stable drummer for the artist.

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PAULA SEDACCA

In 2009 he participates in the recording of Paula Sedaka´s soloist album edited in 2009. He

also participates in the presentation of the album in AMIA´s Auditorium.

MATIAS POZO

In 2009 he participates in Matías Pozo´s soloist album titled “Almaretratos” edited 2009. JM

PROYECTO ALVARO In 2009 he participates in Proyecto Alvaro´s album titled “Destino” edited 2009.

ESPERANDO AL DOCTOR

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In 1997 he enters as a drummer in “Esperando al doctor” R&B proyect leaded by former

”Mississippi Blues Band´s” Marcelo Peña; with whom he performs numerous times in Capital

Federal and Gran Buenos Aires, and with whom he also records independently.

SHORT FILM

FIGUERAS – VISCONTI (A SHORT FILM)

Short film featuring Figueras Visconti Duet (Rozenblum Foundation 2007) with visual artists Sol

Storni, Agustina Jiménez Moreta, Eduardo Blaquier (sculpture), directed by Carlos “Taco”

Taquini.

TEACHING ACTIVITY (Argentina):

• From early 2005 to present he dictates drums and percussions workshops, hired as a

scholarship holder by Pilar Municipality, Buenos Aires province. The workshop has

been well recieved by local community and has come to rely on the presence of mora

than a 100 students.

• From early 2002 he gives personalized drums lessons.

LINKS:

www.martinvisconti.com

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