What kind of voice does Paolo Conte have?

Paolo Conte (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpaolo ˈkonte]; born 6 January 1937) is an Italian singer, pianist, composer, and lawyer notable for his grainy, resonant voice.

When did Paolo Conte make via con me?

This song was composed and performed by Paolo Conte in 1981. Paolo Conte is an Italian singer, pianist, composer, and lawyer notable for his grainy, resonant voice, his colourful and dreamy compositions and his wistful, sometimes melancholic lyrics. This song belongs to the fourth album of Paolo Conte and the name of that is “Paris Milonga (1981)”.

Where did Paolo Conte live as a child?

Paolo Conte was born in Asti, Piedmont. His parents were avid jazz fans and Conte and his younger brother Giorgio spent their formative years listening to a lot of early jazz and blues recordings.

Which is the Best Album of Paolo Conte?

Greatest Hits albums 1 Come Di (1986, French release) 2 Collezione (1988) 3 Boogie (1990) 4 Wanda, stai seria con la faccia ma però (1992) 5 The Best of Paolo Conte (1996) 6 Reveries (2003) 7 Wonderful (2006) 8 Gong-oh (2011) 9 The Platinum Collection (2014)

When did Paolo Conte start his music career?

Conte ‘s first release came as early as 1962, in the form of an EP for Italian RCA with the Paolo Conte Quartet. Occasional tours and recording with small outfits would follow, but it is only when he started to develop an interest in songwriting that he began to seriously consider a career in music.

When did Paolo Conte get the Order of Merit?

On 24 March 1999, Paolo Conte was awarded with the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, by President Giorgio Napolitano for his “outstanding cultural achievements”. On 15 May 2001, France ordered Paolo Conte Chevalier dans l’ Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.