Dean Zucchero

Biography

Dean Zucchero is a bassist who began his musical career in the vibrant East Village of New York City. He cut his teeth in the bustling Manhattan music scene, playing in venues like CBGB's and The Bitter End. Zucchero was part of bands such as Major Domo and worked with local blues heroes like Michael Powers and Popa Chubby. After a nine-year stint touring Europe with The Healers and playing with Sugarpie and the Candy Men, he returned to the U.S. and settled in New Orleans in 2013. Since then, he has become a significant figure in the city's blues scene, collaborating with artists like Cyril Neville and Ghalia Volt. His music is deeply rooted in blues but also reflects New Orleans' diverse musical influences. Zucchero's debut album, Electric Church for the Spiritually Misguided, showcases his songwriting and production skills, featuring a variety of blues-centric vocalists and instrumentalists. During the pandemic, he launched the Acoustic Blues Series, highlighting New Orleans' blues icons.

Fun Facts

• Dean Zucchero's music career spans multiple continents, including Europe and the U.S., with significant time spent in New York and New Orleans.
• He launched the Acoustic Blues Series during the pandemic, featuring New Orleans blues icons.
• Zucchero's debut album, Electric Church for the Spiritually Misguided, features a diverse lineup of blues artists.
• He has played in various bands, including Major Domo and The Healers.

Musical Connections

Mentors/Influences

• Michael Powers - influence and collaboration in the New York blues scene (local blues performances) [1980s-1990s]
• Popa Chubby - influence and collaboration in the New York blues scene (local blues performances) [1980s-1990s]

Key Collaborators

• Ghalia Volt - co-produced and co-wrote for her albums (Ghalia Volt's first two albums and One Woman Band) [2010s-present]
• Cyril Neville - collaboration in New Orleans music scene (various live performances) [2010s-present]
• Johnny Sansone - featured vocalist on Electric Church for the Spiritually Misguided (track 'Mortal Man') [2020s]
• Jason Ricci - featured harp player on Electric Church for the Spiritually Misguided (track 'DBA') [2020s]
• John Fohl - featured guitarist on Electric Church for the Spiritually Misguided (track 'La Belle Poursuite') [2020s]
• Johnny Burgin - featured guitarist on Electric Church for the Spiritually Misguided (track 'Stack It') [2020s]

Source: Wikipedia

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. South Side (feat. Glen David Andrews) (Song For The Sinners)
2. Never Fade Away (feat. John Németh, Tiffany Pollack) (Song For The Sinners)
3. Lullaby (feat. Jerry Dugger, Bobby Rush) (Song For The Sinners)
4. Biting Through (feat. Jimmy Vivino) (Song For The Sinners)
5. Tone of the City (feat. Mike Zito) (Song For The Sinners)
6. Crawfish No More (feat. John Boutté) (Song For The Sinners)
7. Fowl Play (feat. Little Freddie King) (Song For The Sinners)
8. Biting Through (feat. Jimmy Vivino) (Biting Through (feat. Jimmy Vivino))
9. She’s Saturday Night (feat. Victor Wainwright) (Song For The Sinners)
10. Cold Shot (feat. Joey Houck) (Song For The Sinners)

External Links

• Spotify
• Wikipedia