Daniele Gottardo is an Italian guitarist and composer. He received recognition in 2009 as a winner of

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, an international guitar competition. Gottardo was mentioned by

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as one of the brightest talents in modern electric guitar. As a solo artist, he has released three albums, Frenzy of Ecstasy (2010, Digital Nations), Non Temperato (2014), and INkBlot (2022). He is also a music educator for Jamtrackcentral. In 2018 he was mentioned in the article "10 Contemporary Guitar Virtuosos You Need To Hear" by the British magazine

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. He has performed in major international guitar festivals including Malibu Guitar Festival (USA, 2017), Guitare En Scene (France, 2016), Ziua Chitarelor (Romania, 2016), Jason Becker Not Dead Yet Festival (Holland, 2013), Eddie Lang Jazz Festival (Italy, 2010, 2013, 2015).

Personal life

Gottardo is married to guitar player and composer

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Discography

As a solo artist: * Frenzy Of Ecstasy (2010) * Non Temperato (2014) * INkBlot (2022) The Nuts: * Giant Nuts (2016) Other appearances: * Triumphant Hearts -

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(2019) * Abandon All Hope -

(2016) Instructional DVDs and online courses: * Il Tapping (Playgame Music, (2005) * Superfingering (Hudson Music, 2011) * Ultimate Tapping Masterclass (JamTrackCentral, (2017) * 20 Licks to Expand Your Jazz Blues (JamTrackCentral) * 20 Outside Fusion Licks (JamTrackCentral) (18)

Equipment

Gottardo collaborates with Charvel Guitars, Two-Rock amplification, Gruv Gear
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gottardo, Daniele Date of birth missing (living people) Living people Italian guitarists Italian male composers 21st-century Italian composers 21st-century Italian male musicians Year of birth missing (living people)