Lannie Battistini
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| File:Lannie Battistini at the Keys.jpg Lannie Battistini playing at the Florida Keys | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Landin Keith Battistini |
| Born | September 27, 1958 Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Occupation(s) | Composer Arranger Songwriter Producer |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Associated acts | Olga Tañon |
Lannie Battistini (born 1958) is an American pianist, arranger, composer, songwriter and producer.
Early Life and education
Battistini was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, the son of Luis Battistini (now retired) chemist who was known as the General Manager and District Director for Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical in Puerto Rico. His mother, Rosalie Nastasi-Battistini, was born in New Jersey.[1]
Battistini grew up in the west coastal town of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico where his father was transferred to work at the Pharmaceutical’s district headquarters. After graduating high school from La Immaculada Concepcion Academy, he began his studies at the Interamericana University in the town of San German, Puerto Rico.
His love for music began at age 5 when his grandmother gifted him with a small piano[2]. He would hear songs on the radio, or from a record and make out the melodies on the piano exactly how it was heard. His mother began booking him for private parties and between 15-18 years old he was entertaining guests at Mayaguez Hilton Hotel.
Lannie Battistini studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts[3] and received a bachelor's degree in 1982[4] arranging and compositions, and a minor in film scoring with piano as his main instrument.
For the release of Moving On, his fourth studio album, Battistini and his Hands in Motion Productions and Marketing company worked with University of South Florida English students to develop, design and implement a brand for the artist.[5]
Through his recording studio, Battistini and his company work with artists in Florida.[6][7][8][9]
Career
After graduating from Berklee, Battistini moved to Miami, Florida in 1985. While in Miami he worked for ad agencies as a jingle writer and producer. Opening his own recording studio in 1985, he began producing music for other artists in LKB studio. From 1991-1993, Battistini worked as the music director at the Tropigala Club in Miami. During his time in Miami, he also spent 4 months working on projects with Elton John's lead bassist, Kenny Passarelli.
After Hurricane Andrew devastated Miami in 1994, Battistini moved back to Puerto Rico between 1995 and 2005 to continue his music career. It was there in 1998 that he founded Hands in Motion Music, his current recording studio[10]. When he returned permanently to the United States in 2005, he brought the recording studio with him.
While residing in Puerto Rico in 1999, Battistini went on tour with Olga Tañon, a three-time Grammy winner, two-time Latin Grammy winner, and three-time platinum recording artist. He toured with Olga until the mid-2000s, and recorded in her live album Olga Viva, Viva Olga at the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida[11]. This album won a Grammy award for Best Merengue Performance, and a Latin Grammy nomination. The record also went Platinum and ended on the top billboard charts for several weeks.
In 2000, after his tour with Tañon concluded, Battistini launched his solo career as a Latin jazz artist.
In 2005, Battistini moved to Tampa, Florida with his wife Neysa. With his wife as manager and publicist, they brought their recording studio with them and incorporated it in June of 2006.
He's been playing at local Florida venues with his jazz quintet.[12] In 2008 Battistini performed at an East Meets West Latin Jazz concert in Tampa, Florida.[13] He appears regularly in the Latin Times Magazine.[14]
In 2017, "Battistini & Hands In Motion" performed at the 27th annual Heineken Jazzfest in Puerto Rico.[15] Battistini performs regularly at venues in Florida and in Puerto Rico.[16][17]
Reception
Jazz Weekly described Battistini's 2019 Moving On album as "Music that slides down easy like a cool drink on a warm day."[18]
Personal Life
Battistini lives in Brandon, Florida with his wife Neysa Rodriguez-Battistini, who is also his business partner.[19]
Discography
As leader
| Year | Album | Origin | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Hands in Motion | Composer/Arranger/Producer | Hands in Motion Music[20] |
| 2011 | En La Cima | Composer/Arranger/Producer | Hands in Motion Music |
| 2014 | Nomenclatura | Composer/Arranger/Producer | Hands in Motion Music |
| 2019 | Moving on | Composer/Arranger/Producer | Hands in Motion Music |
As sideman
"Battistini has worked on over 70 albums":[21]
With Olga Tañon Olga Viva, Viva Olga
References
- ↑ www.lanniebattistini.com/bio
- ↑ Revista, Fotogema La. "Artista de Latin-Jazz, Lannie Battistini regresa a Puerto Rico para presentarse en el Heineken Jazz Festival 2017 | FotoGema La Revista". fotogemalarevista.com. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ↑ "Lannie Battistini – En La Cima". Solar Latin Club (in español). Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ↑ "Dedicated to Danilo Pérez, Puerto Rico Heineken JazzFest Features Alumni, Students, and Faculty | Berklee College of Music". www.berklee.edu.
- ↑ "USF Students Help Launch Grammy Winner's Latest Studio Album | USF News". www.usf.edu.
- ↑ "Hands in Motion Recording Studio Helps Aspiring Artists Jumpstart Music Careers". Issuu. Osprey Observer 2018-10 Brandon/Winthrop.
- ↑ "Riverview Teen Releases New Single, Donates Song and Talent to Charity". Issuu. Osprey Observer 2016-09 Riverview/Apollo Beach.
- ↑ "Presencia - Año 4 / Número 250". Issuu.
- ↑ "Latin Times Magazine".
- ↑ "Lannie Battistini". Jango Radio. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ↑ "Olga Viva, Viva Olga - Olga Tañón | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ↑ "Latin Times Magazine 2nd Qtr 2007". Issuu.
- ↑ "Latin Times Magazine 1st Qtr 2008". Issuu.
- ↑ "Latin Times Mag 4th Qtr 2007". Issuu.
- ↑ VOCERO, Por Jorge Rodríguez, EL. "Con nueva casa". El Vocero de Puerto Rico.
- ↑ "Lannie Battistini Shows". ReverbNation.
- ↑ "Valerie Theatre". valerietheatre.
- ↑ Harris, George W. (May 16, 2019). "REVIEWS - Lannie Battistini: Moving On". Jazz Weekly.
- ↑ "Lannie Battistini presenta su nueva producción". Primera Hora (in español). 2011-08-18. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ↑ "Lannie Battistini| Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ↑ "Lannie Battistini". SoundCloud.
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