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Tony Esposito

Musician

Italian percussionist and singer active since the 1970s, known for blending Mediterranean, jazz, Afro and Latin influences. Debut album Rosso napoletano (1974) and the 1984 hit "Kalimba de Luna" are frequently cited in reviews.

Debut (1974) Rosso napoletano (also released as Toni Esposito) produced on Numero Uno with involvement from Battisti and Mogol; Paul Buckmaster credited as artistic producer (per reviews). 1984 commercial success with the single "Kalimba de Luna". Performed live with Sergio Laccone in Nepi (2011), contributing experimental percussion.

Reviews emphasize Tony Esposito's role as an innovative Neapolitan percussionist. His 1974 debut Rosso napoletano is highlighted for its inventive, Mediterranean-influenced percussion; his 1978 La Banda Del Sole is praised for eclecticism; the 1984 hit "Kalimba de Luna" is noted as a commercial breakout. Live appearances (e.g. 2011 Nepi) show his continued experimental percussion work.

For:Fans of experimental percussion, listeners of Neapolitan 1970s music, world/jazz fusion audiences

 I am surprised to find that there is no review of this album on the site, the debut from 1974 by Toni Esposito, one of the most important Italian percussionists of all time.

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 The concert in Nepi (VT) then saw the contribution of Tony Esposito, a pioneer of experimental percussion and sound in general, which, from Naples, has spread since the '80s to the national music scene.

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