The Orobians
| The Orobians | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bergamo, Italy |
| Genres | Ska, rocksteady, jazz |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Gridalo Forte, Redstar73, Maninalto! |
| Website |
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The Orobians are a ska band founded during 1997 in Bergamo, Italy and now based in Milan.[1] They play ska and rocksteady standards (mostly instrumental) with a modern jazz twist.[2]
They have been called “the second best Ska band in Italy”.[3]
History
From their start in 1997 the band modeled themselves on The Skatalites.[1]
They released their first album in November 2000[4] and in December 2000 they reached number one in the Popolare Network chart, the most important independent radio chart in Italy.[3]
They perform regularly in Italy, France and Eastern Europe and have opened for The Trojans, The Skatalites and Manu Chao.[3]
Their recordings have been used as theme tunes for programs on both Rai 2 and Rai 3.[3]
In 2001 they became a nonprofit cultural association whose aim is to spread Jamaican music.[3]
Personnel
The line-up has varied over the years but is usually nine members playing five brass instruments, piano, guitar, contrabass and drums.[1][3] There is sometimes a singer.[1][3]
Luca Vezzoli – Voice
Stefano "Bunny" Marciali – Drums
Gabriele Cortinovis – Bass
Simone Chiarolini – Guitar
Roberto Ambrosioni – Keyboards
Stefano Bosio – Trumpet
Riccardo Capelli – Baritone Saxophone
Erik Peverelli – Tenor Saxophone
Giuseppe Generoso – Alto Saxophone
Discography
- Jamaican Tunes (2000)[4]
- 9 Ska mads plus 1[5]
- Jamaica - Italia Connection (Gridalo Forte, 2004)[1][2]
- Orobians' Anniversary Album (Redstar73, 2008)[2]
- Slave to The Riddim (Maninalto!, 2011)[1][2]
References
External links
- The Orobians official web site
- From Russia With Love, The Orobians, YouTube