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Daniele Gottardo
Italian guitarist and composer
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Daniele Gottardo Performs at the Roxy 2019 | |
| Birth name | Daniele Gottardo |
| Genres | Instrumental rock, Crossover rock, Rock-Fusion |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Website | www.officialdanielegottardo.com |
Musical artist
Daniele Gottardo is an Italian guitarist and composer. He received recognition in 2009 as a winner of Guitar Idol, an international guitar competition.[1] Gottardo was mentioned by Steve Vai as one of the brightest talents in modern electric guitar.[2][3] As a solo artist, he has released three albums, Frenzy of Ecstasy (2010, Digital Nations),[4] Non Temperato (2014),[5] and INkBlot (2022). He is also a music educator for Jamtrackcentral.[6] In 2018 he was mentioned in the article "10 Contemporary Guitar Virtuosos You Need To Hear" by the British magazine Guitarist.[7] He has performed in major international guitar festivals including Malibu Guitar Festival (USA, 2017),[8] Guitare En Scene (France, 2016),[9] Ziua Chitarelor (Romania, 2016),[10] Jason Becker Not Dead Yet Festival (Holland, 2013),[11] Eddie Lang Jazz Festival (Italy, 2010, 2013, 2015).[12]
Personal life
Gottardo is married to guitar player and composer Gretchen Menn.
Discography
As a solo artist:
- Frenzy Of Ecstasy (2010)
- Non Temperato (2014)
- INkBlot (2022)
The Nuts:
Other appearances:
Instructional DVDs and online courses:
- Il Tapping (Playgame Music, (2005)
- Superfingering (Hudson Music, 2011)
- Ultimate Tapping Masterclass (JamTrackCentral, (2017)[15]
- 20 Licks to Expand Your Jazz Blues (JamTrackCentral)[15]
- 20 Outside Fusion Licks (JamTrackCentral) (18)[15]
Equipment
Gottardo collaborates with Charvel Guitars,[16] Two-Rock amplification,[17] Gruv Gear[18] Eminence Speakers.[11]