American jazz musician
Ronnie Zito |
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Birth name | Ronald Zito |
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Born | (1939-02-17) February 17, 1939 (age 85) Utica, New York, U.S. |
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Genres | Jazz |
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Instrument | Drums |
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Musical artist
Ronald "Ronnie" Zito (born February 17, 1939) is an American jazz drummer.[1]
Early life
Zito was born in Utica, New York, into a musical family including his brother Torrie Zito.[1][2] He began playing drums at the age of 10 and at age 14 took a year and a half of formal lessons.[3]
Career
Zito was the Bobby Darin's personal drummer for four years.[1] He also played with Woody Herman, J.R. Monterose, Frank Rosolino, Peggy Lee, Cher, Roberta Flack and Eartha Kitt.[2]
Collaborations
With Irene Cara
With Cher
With Bobby Darin
With Roberta Flack
With Jake Holmes
- How Much Time (Columbia Records, 1972)
With Morgana King
- New Beginnings (Paramount Records, 1973)
With Barry Manilow
With Don McLean
With Helen Merrill
With David Pomeranz
- New Blues (Decca Records, 1971)
With Frankie Valli
- Closeup (Private Stock Records, 1975)
References