Ronnie Zito Explained

Ronnie Zito
Birth Name:Ronald Zito
Birth Date: February 17, 1939
Birth Place:Utica, New York, U.S.
Genre:Jazz
Instrument:Drums

Ronald "Ronnie" Zito (born February 17, 1939) is an American jazz drummer.[1]

Early life

Zito was born in Utica, New York, into a musical family including his brother Torrie Zito.[2] He began playing drums at the age of 10 and at age 14 took a year and a half of formal lessons.[3]

Career

Zito was the Bobby Darin's personal drummer for four years. He also played with Woody Herman, J.R. Monterose, Frank Rosolino, Peggy Lee, Cher, Roberta Flack and Eartha Kitt.

Collaborations

With Irene Cara

With Cher

With Bobby Darin

With Roberta Flack

With Jake Holmes

With Morgana King

With Barry Manilow

With Don McLean

With Helen Merrill

With David Pomeranz

With Frankie Valli

Notes and References

  1. Book: Feather, Leonard Geoffrey. The encyclopedia of jazz in the sixties. Horizon Press. The Archive of Contemporary Music. 1966. New York. 290.
  2. Web site: Chadbourne. Eugene. Ronald Zito Biography, Songs, & Albums. 2022-01-25. AllMusic. en.
  3. Nigohosian. Stephan. January 1992. Ronnie Zito: From Big Band to Broadway. Modern Drummer. 16. 46–48.