Press Highlights, Interviews & Acknowledgements
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Bellotti is a hard hitter in the tradition of Dennis Chambers,as he so forcefully demonstrates on
the opening track, D’Agostino’s “Son Finite Le Vergini”
“One of the most pleasant tours Ive experienced....with some of the coolest guys to travel the world with. Thanks Sergio ...hanging and playing with you is ALWAYS a gas , ...”
“Fusion Master”- Modern Drummer 2010 (Pas 2010 Review)–
“Sergio played an impressive solo”–Modern Drummer Sept 2004—
“blazing fusion patterns with some serious in the pocket funk”—Modern Drummer ‘99—
“Sergio played an Impressive solo at the Cape Breton 2004” Modern Drummer Sept ’04
“Fusion Master” Modern Drummer Feb ‘09
“Sergio played an Impressive solo at the Cape Breton 2004……Original and Muscular Drumming” Modern Drummer March “04
“On it,Sergio alternates some blazing fusion patterns with some serious in the pocket funk…It’ a CD worth having” Modern Drummer ‘09
“always damn spontaneous. Sergio plays for real and sings as well”Drum Club November ’98:
“then on Six For Costas with a wonderful drum solo and sax to open in perfect style a’ la Elvin Jones” Drum Club April ’99
“Bellotti is a hard hitter in the tradition of Dennis Chambers,as he so forcefully demonstrates on the opening track,D’Agostino’s “Son Finite Le Vergini.” JazzTimes- May 2000
“Bellotti is a powerhouse drummer in the Dennis Chambers-Peter Erskine mold” Allaboutjazz.com
“Bellotti’s turn on the Drum set is particularly explosive.” Popcorn Magazine
“-he beat comes down hard on “Son Finite Le Vergini.”- Green Mountain Jazz Messenger November ’99:
.”a veritable monster of flat-out killer playing.”.Insite Magazine of Boston-.
“Backed by the steady yet powerful drumming of Sergio Bellotti” JazzataGlance.com
“Bellotti keeps the beat like Weckl or Chambers. It is all solid musicianship and a fine listen.” AllMusic.com
4.5 Stars Review on AllMusic.com
“The duo have a very strong groove and are at home on funk and fusion grooves of all kinds.” Fuse Magazine:
“bass (D’Agostino) and drums (Bellotti) compete for the listener’s ear with a furious rhythmic bed that is full of surprises.” Guitar 9.com
bassist D’Agostino and drummer Bellotti propell the band along with a rock solid funky rhythm Jazz Guitar International:
“Bass player Tino d’Agostino and Drummer Sergio Bellotti,both skilled musician: The new generations,and the personalities of tomorrow.” Musica Jazz
“The rhythm section is sensational..D’Agostino and Bellotti have solid interplay, drive the listener with a unique dose of rhythm & and melody ,powerful but never over the limit, which makes them pioneers of the style.” Music Boom:
Sergio was mentioned on Jazziz magazine by bandmate Rocco Ventrella during his last us tour. visit JAZZIZ
“Let's Funk! is Rocco's call, and he's been working on this recording with Violante, Berry, Rollins, Stephens and Bellotti to give the whole that necessary live feeling. Rocco keeps the melody simple and lets the groove flow” Smooth-Jazz.De
Sergio has been featured on “La Gazzetta Del Mezzogiorno”, La Repubblica”, “Il Resto Del Carlino, La Stampa and more Italian Newspapers and Magazine
Read Sergio’s Interview on DEAMINA Magazine
Read Sergio’s Interview on PERCUSSIONI (Italy)
Sergio on RAI ITALIA
Sergio on FOX 25
Interview at L’ITALIA CHIAMÓ (STARTS AT 43:40)
More About Sergio:
…..He and I have gone on to present educational seminars and clinics together in many countries around the world and in no instance has his performances and behavior been nothing other than exemplary. He also possesses superior communication skills and command of his ideas…..
Skip Hadden (Weather Report,Fusion Icon)
I truly enjoyed working with you on this project
najee (multi platinum & grammy nominated saxophonist and flutis)
One of the most pleasant tours I HAVE experienced....with some of the coolest guys to travel the world with. Thanks Sergio ...hanging and playing with you is ALWAYS a gas , ...Joe Louis Walker (Blues Hall of Fame, Grammy Nominated Artist)
I whole hardheartedly recommend Sergio Bellotti to you. He is a close friend,former student and now successful faculty member at Berklee College and a retail drum shop owner. Not to mention he is a talented clinician and a great professional drummer who lights up drumming enthusiasm wherever he goes: In person, on YouTube..you name it!
Kenwood Dennard (Sting,Dizzy Gillespie,Maceo Parker, Jaco Pastorius, Brand X)
Sergio Bellotti is a great musician who really understands the dynamics of life.He is a tremendous drummer and person. His wisdom and experience contribute to his natural teaching and playing abilities. I find Sergio to be a great asset to any band and/or teaching staff. I have had the pleasure of working with him on many occasions and find he is a positive soul”.
Bruce Gertz (Berklee College professor and Jazz Bass Great)
“When I heard Sergio for the first time i was very impressed with his sound and groove on stage. Sergio is a Groove machine, a great musician and a nice person and I am very proud and happy to be his friend!”
Rocco Ventrella (Smooth Jazz great and pre Grammy nominated 2007)
Sergio Bellotti is one of the hardest working drummers in show business! His years of hard work and study have paid off and now he has gigs from Boston and New York to Milan and Rome and the rest of the planet!
John Ramsay (Chairman,Percussion Department at Berklee College of Music and Jazz Great )