Francesco Corallini

FRANCESCO CORALLINI Drummer /Percussionist/Workshop Leader Francesco is Italian by nationality and began studying music : “Testaccio school” in Rome and Berkley School (summer school at Umbria Jazz- Italy) and lately graduated with Jazz Master degree at “Guildhall school of music and drama" in London His interest in jazz-Blues was sparked off in New Orleans and New York where he played in street bands and had his first lessons. Francesco moved to London and has been on the scene working as Band leader, session drummer and teacher. Francesco’s ability and versatility while in America, Italy and London has put him in constant demand for many music projects. Francesco Corallini has played and recorded with: LONDON LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE (“Latin jazz band” Leader composer, played for “Jazz Umbrella“ and at “Garden of England -International Jazz festival“) JOHN TAYLOR (GSMD-Proj.) JEAN TOUSSANT (GSMD Project) ALEX WILSON (Latin jazz)) NIKKY ILES (GSMD Proj.) JALLY K SUSSO (African Project.) GILAD ATZMON (Jazz) PIERS FACCINI (Pop Rec.) NIGEL PRICE(Jazz) RENATO D’AIELLO (Jazz Tour) PHIL LEE (Jazz Tour) JOHN CRITCHINSON (Jazz) JULIAN SEIGEL (Jazz)and many more. Musicals/Shows/Films DUMBO MOVIE Walt Disney Production DORIS DAY SHOW Double Sharp Production BRANDED SHOW Old Vic Theatre CHINESE WHISPERS SHOW Apples & Snakes Production SNOOPY Musical show “produced by Ford Teaching Experiences: PRIVATE DRUMS/PERCUSSION TEACHING On going TARU PROJECT Workshops for primary schools GUILDHALL SMD Music assistant Summer school ESCUELA MUNICIPAL DE LA CORUNIA GSMD- Seminar MUSIC WORKS SCHOOL Drum kit classes Review: “I have seen Francesco play many times and he has always impressed me with his creative and energetic drumming. He is a charismatic front man and I believe his talent for communicating with audiences is unsurpassed in London “. (J. P. - Jazz Umbrella) Referees: Scott Stroman (GSMD) Rudy Rocha: (Director of Taru Project )