What nationality is Gato Barbieri?

What nationality is Gato Barbieri?

ArgentineGato Barbieri / Nationality

Leandro Barbieri was born on Nov. 28, 1932, in Rosario, Argentina, and moved to Buenos Aires in 1947. He earned the nickname Gato (Spanish for cat) in the 1950s because of the way he scampered from one Buenos Aires nightclub to another with his saxophone to make it to his next gig.

Is Gato Barbieri still alive?

April 2, 2016Gato Barbieri / Date of death

What kind of saxophone did Gato Barbieri play?

tenor saxophone
He gained national prominence playing alto saxophone in an orchestra led by Lalo Schifrin, the pianist and composer who later made a big impact with his TV and film scores, including “Theme from Mission: Impossible.” Later in the 1950s, Barbieri switched to tenor saxophone as he began leading his own groups.

Did Gato Barbieri have children?

Barbieri married again in 1996 and had a son, Christian, who turns 18 on Sunday. Besides his wife and son, he is survived by his sister Raquel Barbieri, who lives in Buenos Aires.

How old was Gato Barbieri when he died?

83 years (1932–2016)Gato Barbieri / Age at death
Jazz saxophonist Gato Barbieri, known for his ever-present black fedora, was 83 when he died Saturday.

When did Gato Barbieri died?

Who is the best saxophonist in Nigeria?

Award winning saxophonist Mike Aremu, is recognised as one of the front running world class saxophonists from Africa in particular Nigeria.

What mouthpiece did Gato Barbieri use?

i know he uses a berg larsen metal mouthpiece in his tenor, but dont know the tip opening chamber.

What are Gato Barbieri major works?

Famous Works Complete Communion, (with Don Cherry) Blue Note, 1966. In Search of Mystery, ESP Records, 1967. Third World, Flying Dutchman, 1970. Fenix, Flying Dutchman, 1971.

Where is Gato Barbieri buried?

Gato Barbieri