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 been playing in big and small venues, festivals, TV and radio, I have also recorded for several projects.
I have a BA in Popular Music, an Audio Engineering 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...let's throw some more in.... D'Angelo, Motown Groups, Groove Collective, Nicolay, Steely Dan, Bob Marley, Erykah Badu, Albert King, B.B. 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 
