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Pino Presti, renowned Italian musician and arranger, dies at 83
Pino Presti, born Giuseppe Prestipino Giarritta, has passed away in Sanremo at the age of 83. A prominent figure in both Italian and international music, Presti was a highly sought-after bassist, arranger, composer, record producer, and orchestra conductor.
He is most notably recognized for his extensive collaboration with the singer Mina, which spanned over a decade starting in 1971. Presti contributed arrangements and direction to several of her most famous tracks, including ‘Grande grande grande’, ‘E poi…’, ‘L’importante è finire’, and ‘E penso a te’. His work was instrumental in defining the musical sound of Mina’s production during the 1970s.
Throughout his versatile career, Presti worked across various genres, including pop, jazz, funk, and Latin music. His professional reach extended globally through collaborations with international artists such as Astor Piazzolla, Gerry Mulligan, and Quincy Jones.
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Astor Piazzolla · Mina · Pino Presti · Quincy Jones · Sanremo
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Presti worked with international artists including Astor Piazzolla and Quincy Jones. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.sardegnalive.net · canaledieci.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Presti collaborated with the singer Mina for over a decade starting in 1971. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.sardegnalive.net · canaledieci.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pino Presti, born Giuseppe Prestipino Giarritta, died in Sanremo at age 83. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.sardegnalive.net · canaledieci.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Presti arranged songs such as ‘Grande grande grande’ and ‘E penso a te’ for Mina. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.sardegnalive.net · canaledieci.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Presti was born in Milan on August 23, 1943. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.sardegnalive.net · canaledieci.it