Alessandro Benvenuti: smoother than a Ferrari 330 P4



News:
13-09-2007:
Another video disappears from youtube... it's a shame...however, I did find this one on Greg's tv channel on brightcove.

Greg Howe and Alessandro Benvenuti


12-09-2007:
The sleeper has awoken...summer recess over Alessandro returns, batteries recharged ready for the fusion fall....yes, Alessandro Benvenuti Band Live in Milan!! The band will perform at Meet (the greatest italian music convention in Milan).

September 23rd, 2007 4:00 pm
September 24rd, 2007 2:00 pm

Alessandro says "Thanks to Mesa Boogie for make this concerts possible!!!!!"

Also Alessandro talks about his guitar tuition DVD:
About the DVD...I really want to record the DVD, but Im not sure if I'll be able to teach such techichal things in english.... ;D ... BTW My new CD will be ready soon, and It will be much better than Sonic_Design!!! My new Peavey, is doing a great job!!!!


Note one guy decided not to wait for the new DVD...and decided to take a trip from Indonesia to Italy for some lessons with Alessandro instead!!!



26-05-2007:
Some news from the guitar forge of Alessandro Benvenuti. The new CD is in developemnt. Alessandro says:
"I'm working on my new CD. Is going to be very different from Sonic_Design. Every song is played in a different style: Fusion, Funk, Rock, Soundtrack, Tecno, Jazz. Also there is a brand new technique that I invented: I call it Hammer-Picking technique, and i'm doing an intense use of it on my next CD!!"



18-04-2007:
The Alex Argento CD is nearing release. It's difficult to pick one player to put this news on as the CD contains three of the leading Italian rock players in the market at the moment. (Note Italy is awash with fantastic players at the moment!

The tracklist for the album is:
1 - Moving Around "E"
2 - Brainsick
3 - Synchronal Steps
4 - Mr. Shuffle's Land
5 - Time Warning
6 - Metal Detector
7 - Embrace To The World
8 - Genius
9 - Vibrations
10 - Groovus In Fabula

Alex Argento has decided to release it on his own label and this is going to a CD that will be a "must have" in you collection as these guitar players are trading solos with super keyboard player, Alex Argento himself!

Alex says: I want to let you know my first solo album "EGO" will be released on May 1, 2007 and will features: Alex Argento: keyboards, bass programming. Marco Sfogli: guitars ( James Labrie - solo artist ). Stefano Ruscica - drums. With guest appearances by: Fabrizio Leo : guitars ( Shrapnel solo artist ), Alessandro Benvenuti: guitars ( solo artist ), Vittorio Falanga: guitars, Jon Reshard: bass (Greg Howe), Andrea Casali: bass ( Astra's band ) and Ezio Citelli: vocals

You can pre-order it sending me an e-mail at: alexegoproject@hotmail.it . Anyone interested in contacting Alex can also use this address to talk directly with me in chat through MSN. Check out both www.alexargento.com and http://www.myspace.com/alexargento

24-02-2007:
A little late with this one: Alessandro Benvenuti will perform with his band on March 9th, at Stazione Birra (ROME) opening for the Andy Timmons Band!!!

16-01-2007:
Alex Argento has loaded a new song on MySpace http://www.myspace.com/alexargento, entitled Moving Around E (Full Version)from the upcoming solo album EGO. The lineup for this song is:

Alex Argento: Keyboards
Marco Sfogli: Rhythm Guitars, themes
Alessandro Benvenuti: Guitar Solos
Stefano Ruscica: Drum
Jon Reshard: Bass

12-01-2007:
Just a quick reminder that Alessandro Benvenuti will be performing live at the NAMM Show 2007 18 Jan 12:00 Peavey Booth...now if your going...don't forget to video and upload it to YouTube or Google Video it you have a the full show!! ;o)

07-12-2006:
A revised show time for Alessandro Benvenuti, he will be at NAMM perform on January the 18th at 12:00 AM (NOT 4:00pm as originally posted).

05-12-2006:
Alessandro Benvenuti will be at NAMM performance, sponsored by Peavey. He is set to perform at the upcoming 2007 NAMM at the Peavey booth on Thursday, Jan 18, around 4pm

Alessandro Benvenuti:
If you'll be there, stop by and say hello!!!


16-09-2006:
Alessandro Benvenuti has indicated, on his discussion board, that he hopes to post some short clips of his recent live performance soon. He also intends to add some other clips too and is going to release a live DVD next year.

31-05-2006:
Guitar Day 2: is set for 18 June 2006: It will feature: Patrick Rondat, Cesarean section, Gigi Cifarelli, Patrick Abbate, William Stravato, Alexander Welcomes, Antonio Cordaro, Steve Angarthal, Michele Quaini, Stena Xotta, Enrico and Bands: Fuzzy Experience, Solid Vision, ZizzeTope, Tony De Gruttola. Find out more from http://www.transilvania.it/



01-05-2006:
A sneak peak of the track "Moving_Around_E" for the upcoming CD by key star Alex Argento "EGO". Post your clips on Alessandros new forum

21-04-2006:
Some new photos from the Greg Howe Show with Ale. Also, while I was away, this was posted:

Greg Howe and Alessandro Benvenuti Live In Rome!!!!


13-04-2006:
News Overload: A new web site (still being built) and new times. Alessandro Benvenuti will appear live with Greg Howe on 18-04-2006 at Stazione Birra, Ciampino, Rome...you lucky people!

Alessandro Benvenuti also has a new discussion board...ask and you recieve..a big thanks to Ale for adding some video to YouTube

Alessandro Benvenuti has confirmed that the songs for his second solo CD are ready, but he is finishing another work with his progressive rock band Alter Ego (website will be online very soon).

His solo CD will feature one BIG special guest (Greg Howe?). He is also going to record another CD with other 2 amazing guitar player...watch this space!!!

Alessandro Benvenuti - Milan Guitar Day 1


Alessandro Benvenuti - Milan Guitar Day 2


old web site design


27-02-2006:
An event on 5th March 2006 at the Fabrik club di Moncalieri(TORINO), strada Mongina 9/13 entrata 10 euro per il seguente spettacolo e che spettacolo:

16.00 Miky Bianco
16.30 Cris Bertini
17 Daniele Gottardo
17.45 Tommy Ermolli
18.15 Enrico Santaccaterina
18.55 Gianni 'Jana'Rojatti
19.45 Fabio Casali Band
20.35 Tony De Gruttola Band
21.45 Stefano "Sebo" Xotta
22.15 Alessandro Benvenuti
23.00 Cesareo + "G3 Jam"


11-02-2006:
A new web site design for Alessandro.
For fans of the old design..


02-01-2006:
Alessandro Benvenuti has been recording with Jon Reshard and monster Italian keyboardist Alex Argento. The CD is entitled "Ego" and will also feature guest performances by super guitarist Fabrizio Leo as well! This project is scheduled to be released in early 2006.

12-06-2005:
Those lucky folks in Italy are going to be treated to the Transilvania guitar festival in Milan on 19 June 2005. It features the really rather excellent Alessandro and, amongst others, Andy Timmons and William Stravato You can see the gig web site here and the gig is held in Milan at this location. I hope you Italian guitar fans enjoy it.

Backround
Cruising through the back alleys of Guitar9, I was fortunate to stumble across the creamy, effortless, frictionless fusion of Alessandro Benvenuti. The album I came across was the delectable debut solo album entitled "Sonic Design" recorded by Alessandro In 2002. You know its good when it features the Ausi super sweeper Frank Gambale (Chick Corea, Vital Information) and new legato wunderkind, Prashant Aswani (Greg Howe, Herbie Hancock).

As if to prove a point Alessandro was picked for inclusion in one of best fusion albums of 2004 , Liquid note records , JAM. This breath taking album features the talents of three distinct guitar voices, the spine chilling Milan Polak, the formidable Joel Rivard and magnificent Benvenuti. The instrumental panoply reminds me of the excitement I had when I first heard the highly charged Legato Records MVP Centrifugal funk. JAM has these qualities and displays perspicuous super chops over cool original melodic compositions and the accompaniment of Lale Larson ( Richard Hallebeek Project ) .

Alessandro has also worked with Joy Malcolm and Incognito in a project called Raw (2002) and features on a compilation with his own band Alter Ego (2001).

Alessandro is just one of a number of Italian super shredders who have appeared on the scene in recent years. You could also check out Salvatore Russo on guitar9 or his web site or William Stravato, long standing Italian Stallion, super sweeper Alex Masi and new band Deep Forest featuring Giannni Rojatti, Marco Cardona

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