Danny Manzo

Danny Manzo

Independent

Following in my parents' footsteps I started playing drums aged 3. I attended Accademia Musicale Pescarese (1982-1985). From 14 I played in various orchestras. I toured with Mimmo Cavallo(1yr), Michele Zarrillo (5yr), Lena Biolcati (3yr), Drupi (8yr), Piero Mazzocchetti (1yr), Gia² Di Tonno & Lola Ponce (6yr); Big Band Jazz; IPIS Orchestra (1986), I. Silone Ensamble (1996). I collaborated with Dean Brown, Jeff Berlin, Frank Gambale, Jennifer Batten, Stuart Hamm, Greg Howe, Maurizio Rolli, Massimo Moriconi, Gigi Cifarelli, Bob Franceschini, Alain Caron, Mike Stern. Playing is life, passion, love and sacrifices. Learning from other artists has broadened my musical knowledge.

Danny Manzo'S SETUP:

  1. K Custom Hybrid 14” Hi-Hat
  2. Avedis medium T.C. 16” Crash
  3. Custom Hybrid 9” Splash
  4. K Constantinople 22” Ride
  5. K Custom 20” Ride
  6. K Custom Hybrid 17” Crash
  7. EFX K 16”
  8. Oriental China Trash 14”

* May be prototype

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    My greatest influence is Vinnie Colaiuta, he can play incredibly well any style. For me he’s the past, present and future of drumming. I’m driven by my love of music and my desire to play all the time.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    My advice is to learn to read music, study various drumming techniques and styles and learn the piano. I tell my students their talent will develop with practice, and their full potential will be reached through experience.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    My favourite cymbal are K Custom Hybrid 14” Hi-Hat, K Constantinople 22” Ride, or the K Custom 20” Ride. I also love my EFX K 16”, I couldn’t live without it!

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