My very first instrument was my dad's old guitar,
it wasn't until the age of 15 that I discovered the bass.
I started playing in local pubs inspired by rock and blues bands until I met a great musician who was to become my first teacher and now dear friend Mr Filippo Rizzo. Since then I've being playing from big and small venues to festivals, TV and radios and I have also recorded for several projects.
I have a BA in Popular Music, a Sound Recording and Music Technology Diploma and I’m currently teaching at the Music and Performing Arts Centre in North London.
My favourite Groups/Musicians: Jimi Hendrix, Earth Wind & Fire, Meters, Jill Scott, Tower of Power, Marvin Gaye, Charlie Parker, James Brown, John Mayer, Holvin Wolf, Sly and the Family Stone, Steve Wonder...can't stop now.... D'Angelo, Motown Groups, Groove Collective, Nicolay, Steely Dan, Bob Marley, Erykah Badu, Albert King, Parliament...and more!!!
Favourite Bassists: John Paul Jones, James Jamerson, Larry Graham, Bootsy, Anthony Jackson, Verdine White, Jaco Pastorius, Raphael Saadiq, Jonathan Maron,Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Rocco Prestia and Pino Palladino.
Contact me at: marcopanzarella@hotmail.com www.myspace.com/marcopanzarella