In thewords of

Eumir Deodato

and

Francisco Santos

Eumir DeodatoMulti!platinum Grammy winning

composer" arranger" producer

#With his pristine musicianship and extraordinarycreativity" Franco has gained a definite position inmodern music of today$ His work shows maturity

and full understanding ofPop" Brazilian and Jazz idioms

clearly demonstrated by his latest record$#

Francisco Santos Jr$Musical Supervisor % Globo TV Int&l

'Every piece of work has been a success measured atthe highest level of TV production" enduring the

tests of the International market" throughout dozensof countries" and many different languages$

Simply put" I don(t know of any other composer whois capable of creating work in so many different

musical genres" always at a level of mastery$Modern" traditional" ethnic" orchestral" Pop" Jazz"

Brazilian $ $ $ you name it" he does it! Amazing! $ $ $

$ $ $ Franco holds a remarkable sound crafted by hisbroad vision of music" in addition to his talents assinger" multi!instrumentalist and producer" always

leading to one extraordinary end result" again"consistently above and beyond expectations $ $ $

$ $ $ Franco is a truly gifted artist"and a human being of great

character and personality $ $ $)

In thewords of

Phil Woods

Roberto Menescal

and

Jody Duckett

Phil WoodsFour!time Grammy winning

saxophone legend and composer

#Franco is a first rate artist $ $ $I have had the pleasure of recording

with this charming talented gentlemanand his music rings the bells of my heart!#

Roberto MenescalComposer" guitarist extraordinaire"

co!inventor of the Bossa Nova

'$ $ $ musical multi!talent" and more $ $ $$ $ $ a true showman! $ $ $

tons of excitement with his delivery $Franco&s mission is needed and grand:

spreading our *Brazilian+ music heritagewith his unique blend$

Count on my blessings" Franco$)

Jody DuckettArts & Entertainment Editor The Morning Call

'$ $ $ colorful and soul!touching $ $ $$ $ $ first!rate classical guitar and soprano sax $ $ $

$ $ $ smooth" rich voice)

Not a

'Jack!of all!trades)

but a

'Master of Many)$

Franco Sattamini is a composer" arranger" producer"singer" songwriter and multi!instrumentalist$

His long list of credits include extensive TV scoring"commercial recordings" world touring" arranging and

producing numerous CD&s$

Some notable achievements include Sharp Awardswinner 'Chica de Cidra % Louca Paix,o) % Brazil" -../"

and 011/ Latin Grammy Nominated'Parceria dos Viajantes % Z2 Ramalho)" among others$

He is ever!evolving artist who continues toexpand his career as a composer and a leading artist$

THE COMPOSER

It is hard to imagine such a multi!faceted artist"that yet" is not a 'Jack!of all!trades) $ $ $

instead" he is 'Master of Many)$That alone puts him in a category

of a very special few$

His soundtracks are featured on severalBrazilian TV shows" produced by the 3rd largest TVnetwork in the world" Globo TV" and presented inover 01 countries$ These programs include 'Tieta)"'The Farewell Party)" 'New Life)" 'Of Body and Soul)"'Programa de 4ndio)" 'Happiness)" 'Secrets of the

Sand)" 'Cara e Cruz)" and 'Double Trouble Unlimited)"winner of Best Youth TV Show in England$

The scores range from Orchestral to mainstream pop"covering virtually any imaginable style of music$

Franco is always in touch with the current musicaltrends and latest production standards$

Whether it is an overture theme or a thematicvariation cue" his work is always marked byworld!class musical and production quality$

In addition to scoring in a myriad of musical genres"Franco worked and collaborated with the

very creators of the Bossa Nova movement$

Greats such as Antonio Carlos Jobim and RobertoMenescal" among many other Brazilian luminaires"

such as Danilo Caymmi" Robertinho de Recife" Fagner"Simone" Joana" S5 & Guarabira" Pepeu Gomes"

Sandra de S5" Guilherme Arantes" Fl5vio Venturini"Orlando Morais" Wando" Alceu Valen6a" Roupa Nova"Batacoto" Elymar Santos" Pery Ribeiro" Chitaozinho e

Xoror7" S2rgio Reis" Emilio Santiago" Vanuza" Z2Augusto" Xuxa $ $ $ and the list goes on $ $ $

Franco is part of a privileged generation of Brazilianartists who can" first hand" bridge the traditional

roots of Brazilian Music with the modern influencesof today&s mainstream music $ $ $ and more$

Beyond Brazilian" his music is limitless $ $ $ it goesfarther than the 'ethnic 8 pop) blend of Rhythm &Bossa" or the traditional Brazilian Bossa Nova andSamba$ It reaches different heights from orchestral

scoring to Jazz pieces" power ballads to moods &textures that can bring life to any scene" carrying just

the right emotion for a perfect soundtrack" eithertaking the forefront or just non!intrusivelysupporting the scene on the background$

One extremely unique characteristicFranco holds is being a talented singer!songwriter

and multi!instrumentalist as well$This gives him an utterly

distinct vision of a musical piece$It is literally like having many talented individuals

in one person" working in a perfectsynchronism of ideas$

The outcome is outstanding!

Conversely" his sensitivity as a producer"maturity as an individual" and the desire to

collaborate with others" grants him the ability tomake the right choices of players"within each specific musical piece$

He may score only" record every track"or anything in between$

He has scored for theatre as well" including theoriginal music for the play #La Vita 9 Un Canyon"#

by Augusto Bianchi Rizzi" a production of thelegendary Teatro Franco Parenti in Milan" Italy$

The play counts with director Andr2e Ruth Shammah"with Italy&s muse Anna Galiena *The Hairdresser(s

Husband" Being Human" The Leading Man+in the main role$

The play toured the Italian countryfrom north to south$

Franco works mainly out of his own :$- capablerecording facility" which is designed for full

compatibility with other professional studios"for seamless integration with post!production$

The Artist

Quoted by BMI Latin as one of the bestsongwriters of the NYC area and a

'true renaissance man of Brazilian music)"Franco is now solidifying his career in the US"

extending collaborations withmany leading American artists$

In 011/" he produced the CDFurther Conversations % Live

from Jazz Legend Saxman Dave Liebman"just released worldwide$

Another collaboration with Dave Liebman is a trackarranged and produced by Franco: a remake of

'God Rest Ye" Merry Gentlemen)"to benefit non!profit organization

Dreams Can Be$ Also featured in the track areSinger!songwriters Alana Marie & Charlie Vox$

Recently Franco recorded" arranged andproduced the critically acclaimed

'Christmas in Rhythm & Bossa % Franco & Guests)"a Christmas celebration with tropical flavors$

The CD features guests such as legendary ;!timeGrammy Award Winner Phil Woods"

Roberto Menescal" Latin Grammy Award WinnerDanilo Caymmi" Brazilian Pop star Claudio Nucci"Torcuato Mariano" and many other outstanding

talents from the US and Brazil$

In 011< he recorded a Bossa Nova re!make of JulioIglesias 'Hey) for Roberto Menescal&s label

Abratroz Music" distributed worldwide$

Review:'Christmas In Rhythm & Bossa)

by Scott AdamsHost of syndicated radio show

'Sounds of Brazil)

$ $ $ artfully textured arrangementsand production $ $ $

$ $ $ All of this passion has resultedin a seasonally spectacular recording $ $ $

Franco&s style gives a winkand a nod to contemporary pop"

smooth jazz and urban undertones $ $ $just enough of each to make

his Brazilian rhythms really come alive$

Many of our favorite pop tunes for the seasonbenefit from Franco&s transcontinental treatment"and are reborn in surprising and satisfying ways$

Even more surprising is the guest listto this little get!together $ $ $

$ $ $ the lineup is nothing short of incredible!

In many ways" this album is intoxicating $ $ $$ $ $ =Christmas in Rhythm & Bossa& $ $ $

$ $ $ What could be better?

Franco has toured Europe" Japan" South America andNorth America" performing at venues such as The

Montreux Jazz Festival and concerts for audiences ofover >1"111$

You can hear one of his trademark saxophone soloson a new release from Brazilian instrumental group

'Banana Mix)" just released worldwideby True Azul Music$

Three new CD&s are in the making"soon to be released:

one with originals in Portuguese"and two others with originals in English$

After more than < years of writing over >1 Spanishlyrics for Brazilian top hits" and producing these

recordings with so many different artists"Franco has acquired an amazing 'touch) for tuning

in to the persona of an individual artist"writing specifically for that artist(s style$

And so" his songwriting is a consequence of his lifeexperiences: a unique blend of Brazilian roots withR&B" Pop" Soul and Funk music to create infectious

grooves" topped with colorful melodies" supported byelaborate harmonies$ The end result: A totally freshsound that moves the body" touches the heart" and

heals the soul" making it hard to stand still$As Franco says"

this is a new R&B: it(s Rhythm & Bossa$

Franco has toured Europe" Japan" SouthAmerica and North America" performing at venues

such as The Montreux Jazz Festival and concerts foraudiences of over >1"111$

The Person

Franco is known for cultivating life!long friendships$He is a simple individual with 0 great passions in life:

Music and Love" in all of their forms$

Grateful and accepting of his talents" Franco is abalanced" caring" thoughtful man who lends his

character traits to his musical endeavorswithout egotistical restrictions$

He is a respected team leader and businessman"and without a doubt" a pleasant team player$

Happily married to his partner in music and life"singer!songwriter Alana Marie" and a father of0 young boys" Franco is now living in the US" and

focusing on the continuity of his successful career"in the same diverse style

that it was built upon back in Brazil:writing" arranging" producing"

recording and performing$

Franco is a founding member of LARAS % LatinAcademy of Recording Arts and Sciences" and a

voting member of NARAS % National Academy ofRecording Arts and Sciences" and of NARAS&

Producers & Engineers Wing$

Franco is a rare kind:He is an artist of many facets"

and a musical craftsman of many tools$

FRANCO SATTAMINI*?-+ .-/!./-!-11>

e!mail: franco@justfranco$comwww$JustFranco$com

True Azul Music*?-+ .-/!;::!0/03

e!mail: info@TrueAzulMusic$comwww$TrueAzulMusic$com

Franco Sattamini uses:

Custom Handmade Acoustic GuitarRog2rio dos Santos ! Brazil

Rico Selected Jazz Reeds

Brancher Mouthpieces

BG ligatures

Roam - from AMT