Dario Galante

Origin

Nocera Inferiore, SA

Years Active

1996

Genres

jazz, jazz fusion, Brazilian music, samba

Instruments

piano

Biography

Dario Galante is an Italian pianist, composer, and arranger who has developed most of his musical career in Brazil. Born in Nocera Inferiore, Italy, in 1956, Galante moved to Rio de Janeiro in 1986, where he began his professional trajectory collaborating with various Brazilian and international artists. His first album, "Harmonia", released in 1996, was acclaimed as one of the best jazz records in Brazil, establishing him as a relevant name in the Brazilian music scene.

Throughout his career, Dario Galante has demonstrated versatility by moving between jazz, Brazilian music, and other genres. He formed the "Rio Jazz Trio" in 1999, alongside double bassist Paulo Russo and drummer Andrew Scott, releasing four albums with the group. Galante has also collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including Carlos Malta, Ray Moore, Ivan Conti, Mauro Senise, Idriss Boudrioua, Pascoal Meirelles, and Robertinho Silva, participating in recordings and shows that enriched his portfolio and demonstrated his capacity for adaptation and musical dialogue.

Dario Galante is recognized for his skill as a pianist and arranger, participating in important festivals such as the "Festival Tudo é Jazz" in 2002. His work encompasses albums like "Brasileiro" (2000), "Awè" (2005), "Standards live in Paraty" (2007), and "SambaMonk" (2012), consolidating his presence in Brazilian instrumental music. In addition to his work as a musician, Galante also acts as a piano teacher, sharing his knowledge and experience with new generations of musicians.

Discography

• Harmonia (1996)
• Brasileiro (1999)
• Awé (2003)