Mauro Bottini (born in Alatri FR, Italy 1964) is an Italian clarinettist/saxophonist, composer, artistic director, and educator, active in the fields of jazz, funk, fusion, and contemporary music. He is known for his extensive concert activity, artistic leadership in music festivals, and strong commitment to educational and community-based artistic projects.
Biography
Mauro Bottini began his musical career as a saxophonist, quickly distinguishing himself for his versatility and deep passion for jazz. Over the years, he has performed hundreds of concerts, many of them for charitable purposes, both as a soloist and with his jazz quartet.
He has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and has participated in major jazz festivals. From 2014 to 2019, he was a Yamaha Custom Artist for saxophones.
Artistic Career
Bottini has served as artistic director of several major music events, including the AlatriJazz Festival & Masterclass, now in its 24rd edition. He played a pivotal role in expanding the festival’s musical range, evolving it from a focus on traditional jazz to a broader blend of funk, rhythm and blues, fusion, and swing.
He is also the creator of the music and visual arts series "Convergenze Musicali".
Bottini is deeply involved in music education. He has led numerous jazz masterclasses and has developed artistic projects in schools, combining music with visual arts. One of his goals is to obtain a university teaching position to continue sharing his experience with younger generations.
Equipment
He plays a Selmer Mark VI tenor, a Selmer Super Action 80 alto, a Selmer Super Action 80 Series II soprano, and uses a Yamaha YAS-280 for genres like smooth jazz and lounge. He uses a Syos Signature Series - Yanick Coderre (Tip Opening: 8) for tenor and alto and Vandoren mouthpieces for soprano and clarinet.
Style and Influences
His style blends modern jazz with influences from funk and fusion. He is especially inspired by the sound of Michael Brecker, whom he considers one of his major influences.
Honors
In 2019, Bottini was awarded the title of Knight of Artistic Merit (Cavaliere al Merito Artistico) for his outstanding contribution to music and culture.
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