Roberto Bernardinello
Biography
Roberto began to play bass in 1991, at 23 y.o. under the guide of Piero Orsini (Gipsy Kings – Lisa Hunt).
In 1992, he began his first experiences, performing in various fusion and funk band projects.
In 1996, Roberto joined “Diatriba,” a flamenco-jazz band lead by virtuoso guitarist Marco Porcu.
In the same year, this quartet played at Sant Anna Arresi Jazz Festival, opening for Noa. This festival included Herbie Hancock Quartet, Pat Metheny Trio, Michel Petrucciani Trio, and Joshua Redman Sextet. With the same band, he played for the following three years on TV channels (Mediaset-Odeon TV), as well as, major clubs in all of Italy.
In 2003, he moved to London and resumed collaboration with Marco Porcu, establishing the “MP Project.” This group has performed in clubs such as “J2K” and “Circle in the Round” in London, as well as, various venues in Kansas and California.
Since 2005 Roberto is based in Wichita, Kansas. He leads many ensembles and is a staple of its night scene.
Recent collaborations include artists: Harry James Big Band, Denny Gottlieb, Denny Jiosa, Kenny Zarider, Adam Larson, The Fabulous Flippers, Gary Foster, Earl Dumler, Christian Howes, Jay Daversa, Jerry Hahn, Philippe Bertaud, Joseph Vincelli, Tom Fowler, Bill Caldwell, Roger Lewis, Scott Strecker & Richard Johnson.
In 2010 he released his first CD “ONE” where he plays all the instruments: Bass, Upright Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, and Vibraphone.
In 2017 Roberto released his second CD “GEOGRAPHIC NATIONAL” a Visual-World Music concept that features an international lineup of musicians such as Denny Gottlieb, Denny Jiosa, Kenny Zarider, Marco Porcu, etc.
Roberto is an official endorser of STR guitars, ProAmp Bass amplification, and GHS Strings. Roberto holds a Bass/Guitar teaching position at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas.
“As guest soloist and clinician at Butler Community College in April
2008, one of the high points of my visit was getting to know and to
perform with the extraordinary bass player and teacher, Roberto
Bernardinello.
I very much look forward to a time when we will perform together again.” Gary Foster
Gear
STR SIERRA SC5-ASH MNB
“STR basses are superb in craftsmanship and playability. Every part of the bass is perfectly built and the knowledge of Mr. Satoru Yatsuzuka and his staff is absolute mastery. The company was born with the goal of building the most perfect basses at reasonable price and every bass is a unique concept in itself. In 10 years they made giant steps but they are just getting started. STR are now my basses of choice.”