Genoa, Italy

September 21, 1951

Talented Italian musician Ivano Fossati was seduced by piano at a very young age and became a professional performer after studying music and participating in different progressive rock bands. In 1971, Ivano Fossati recorded his debut album, called Dolce Acqua, featuring his first hit, "Jesahel," followed by 1973's Il Grande Mare Che Avremmo Traversato and Poco Prima Dell'Aurora. During his career, Fossati performed an impressive variety of styles and instruments. Fossati has composed the soundtrack for movies such as 1994's Il Toro and 1998's L'Estable Di Davide, as well as songs for Mina and Gianni Morandi, among other popular local artists. ~ Drago Bonacich