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Federico Malaman
Bassist, double bass player and arranger, Federico Malaman graduated in double bass in 2000 at the Conservatory of Music “E. F. Dall’Abaco” in Verona. Very young, he started working with Paolo Belli’s Big Band as a bassist and arranger in important Italian RAI television programs: “Ballando con le stelle”, “Telethon”,” Torno Sabato”.
Strong of an extraordinary versatility, Federico has established himself as an appreciated and requested session man, accompanying in tour acclaimed Italian artists such as Mario Biondi, Elio e le Storie Tese, Antonella Ruggiero, Paolo Belli. At the same time, he has gained authority as a virtuoso of reference on the electric bass in the current international jazz, fusion and progressive scene. A creative and tireless musician, Federico continues to be divided between records, recording studio, festivals, TV shows and international music fairs. Federico’s popularity on the Web is absolutely remarkable: thanks to his amazing virtuosity, combined with an innate sympathy and communication skills, Federico Malaman has become a real star, imposing himself as a prominent teacher and one of the most followed musicians on the net. In his musical journey, Federico has had the honor of playing, among many others, with George Benson, Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett, Al Jarreau, Kid Creole, Zucchero, Lucio Dalla, Ron, Renato Zero, Claudio Baglioni, Gianni Morandi, Giorgia, Gianna Nannini, Fabio Concato, Marcus Miller, Virgil Donati, Victor Wooten, Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ Top), Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick (Incognito), David Garfield, Stefano Bollani, Paolo Fresu, Stef Burns, Andrea Braido, Maxx Furian, Christian Meyer, Alfredo Golino, Ellade Bandini, Ada Rovatti and many other artists.
