Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Manfredi Caputo is a Sicilian Hand Percussionist, Background Vocalist, and Educator based in Boston. In 2020, he was considered for Grammy nomination in 8 categories across 4 separate albums. Caputo is a seasoned performer, recording artist, and natural musical leader. He has years of experience working independently as a leader and as a sideman with orchestras, choirs, and bands across multiple genres. Caputo is also a skilled musical instructor, both in classrooms and in private, with international experience teaching performance techniques, music theory, practical musical skills, and band leadership to students of all ages and ability levels.
- Functions as a primary interviewer for the admissions A&I initiative, assuring the highest quality experience for the applicant in regards to the interview component of the application. - Supports maximizing the quality of the prospective student experience with a focus on strong customer service.
- Assist in the technical production and support for concerts, clinics, recitals, and other events held on and off campus - Load-in, load-out and set up of equipment for college shows, events, and outside productions, assists with spotlight operations, stage and equipment maintenance, electrical power distribution, specialized equipment, staging, stage sets and all related production needs
Played as part of the show "Soundscapes of Spain: From Flamenco Roots to Fusion", that included renowned dancer Sonia Olla and singer Ismael Fernandez (Madonna, Ricky Martin).
Played as part of the show featuring as a special guest Mexican singer and actress Aida Cuevas (Grammy and Latin Grammy Winner).
Played as part of Ralph Peterson's Gen-Next Big Band for album release concert of "Listen Up!". The event was included in the "Art Blakey Centennial Celebration" organized by Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Played as part of the JM Jazz Worldwide Orchestra around Croatia and Serbia, with live show performances in Groznjan, Belgrade, Kragujevac, Novi Sad, Split, Sibenik, Zagreb. As an outcome of the tour, there is currently the production of an album, to be released in the future (date TBC).