Vincent Orsolini

Story

Born in San Francisco, Vincent Orsolini grew up in the south of France where he studied Jazz at a conservatory for 14 years. His passion for music and composition grew exponentially after working with local artists on albums and songwriting, incorporating his jazz roots with other genres spanning from funk, soul, pop and rock. He pursued his education in sound engineering and sound production where he began working with French and English studios on documentaries, commercials and video game previews. Influenced by his multicultural upbringing, Vincent then moved to the United States, sharing his time between Kansas City and Los Angeles. He began working on projects with local jazz bands in the Kansas City area as well as independent artists writing, composing and arranging music for albums releases. Vincent’s love for Movies, TV and Multimedia has led him to focus more intensely on soundtrack composing and commercial jingles.He strives to create memorable melodies and is compelled to break boundaries by merging all musical genres, always enthusiastic to start his next collaboration.

Profile

• Musician
• Producer
• Audio Engineer

Instruments

• Piano
• Bass
• Drums

Genres

• R&b And Soul
• Jazz
• Pop
• Funk
• Jazz Funk
• Jazzrap
• Classical
• Film Music

Equipment

• Korg Sv1
• Fender P Bass
• Yamaha G3
• Gretsh Catalina
• Pearl Custom
• Roland Kc500

Languages

• English
• French

What is music to you? What does it give you?

Music is my entire universe and it is an extension of my soul

What is your music dream?

To express my art without restraint and to allow others to be inspired to do the same

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

One song at a time

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Blackbird by the Beatles

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Brand New Heavies - Incognito - Stevie Wonder - Quincy Jones - Snarky Puppy - Robert Glasper - Michael Jackson - Steely Dan - The Doobie Brothers - Boston - John Coltrane - Miles Davis - Count Basie - Bill Evans - Stravinsky - Michel Petrucciani - Michel Fugain - Michel Legrand - Enio Morricone - John Williams - Earth Wind And Fire - Anderson Paak

What inspires you to make music?

All the elements around us and nature inspire me everyday to pursue my art.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

A message of peace, unity, love and rebellion. Live free, push boundaries and don't let anyone tell you you can't do it. Because you CAN

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

It is an unbelievable sensation that is most of the time describable in English words.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

The realization that music is a full time job and dedication. That it should be recognized as a invaluable job and part of our world.

What do you think of Drooble?

I love the concept and can't wait to utilize its features

What frustrates you most as a musician?

The lack of financial and industry support.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Absolutely! By going out to shows and sharing my colleagues works on social media and word of mouth.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

N/a

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Trevor Turla - Mireya Ramos - Kadesh Flow - Kemet Coleman

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