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Italy Paolo Conte, an Italian singer-songwriter, pianist, and lawyer, has established a significant career in music, blending Italian sounds with jazz, boogie, and international rhythms.
Released 'The Best of Paolo Conte,' the singer-songwriter's first-ever American release.
BMG acquired classic Italian music publishing catalogue, including works by Paolo Conte starting from 1984.
Featured Paolo Conte as an "undisputed icon of Italian and international singer-songwriter" for promotional purposes, likely indicating a collaboration or endorsement related to Italian cultural heritage and luxury products from a Venetian Murano glass company.
Recording debut with the Paul Conte Quartet in 1962. His first albums, 'Paolo Conte' (1974) and 'Un gelato al limon' (1979) and 'Paris Milonga' (1981), were released under RCA Italiana.
Moved from RCA Italiana to CGD in 1983, releasing albums such as 'Paolo Conte' (1984), 'Concerti' (1985), 'Aguaplano' (1987), 'Live' (1988), 'Jimmy, Ballando' (1989), 'Parole D'Amore Scritte A Macchina' (1990), and '900' (1992).
Released 'Una Faccia In Prestito' (1995), 'Tournée 2' and 'Razmataz' (2000) under CGD East West.
Released 'Elegia' (2004) and 'Arena Di Verona' (2005) under Atlantic records.
Released 'Psiche' (2008) under Platinum Discs.
Released 'Nelson' (2010), a collaboration with Platinum SRL.
Born on January 6, 1937, in Asti, Piedmont, Italy, Paolo Conte grew up in a household with parents who were avid jazz enthusiasts. This environment exposed him and his brothers, Giorgio and Paolo, to a wide range of early jazz and blues recordings. Conte pursued higher education, earning a law degree from the University of Parma. While working as an assistant solicitor alongside his father, he simultaneously developed his musical talents, learning to play the trombone, vibraphone, and piano. His early musical career saw him participate in several local bands before forming the Paul Conte Quartet with his brother Giorgio on drums. This quartet marked his recording debut with the EP “The Italian Way To Swing” in 1962, laying the groundwork for his future success.
Conte officially began his career as a composer in 1964, signing with Clan Celentano. His first compositional success was “Ed ora te ne vai” for Vanna Brosio. Over the subsequent years, often collaborating with lyricist Vito Pallavicini, Conte composed hit songs for prominent Italian artists. Notable works include “Siamo la coppia più bella del mondo” (1967) and “Azzurro” (1968) for Adriano Celentano, “Insieme a te non ci sto più” (1968) for Caterina Caselli, “Deborah” (1968) for Fausto Leali, and “Messico e nuvole” (1970) for Enzo Jannacci. In 1974, encouraged by his producer Lilli Greco, Conte released his debut album, “Paolo Conte,” which featured the song “Onda su onda.” This marked a significant turning point as he transitioned from primarily a composer for other artists to a recording artist in his own right.
His self-titled album in 1975 further solidified his presence with tracks like “Genova per noi,” “La topolino amaranto,” and “La ricostruzione del Mocambo.” Conte’s distinct vocal style, characterized by its grainy and resonant quality, quickly became a signature element of his music. The late 1970s and early 1980s saw the release of influential albums such as “Un gelato al limon” (1979), featuring “Bartali” and “Sudamerica,” and “Paris Milonga” (1981), which included his internationally recognized song “Via con me.” Throughout his extensive career, Conte has consistently fused diverse musical influences, earning him critical acclaim and global recognition for his unique artistic contributions.
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