ZUCCHERO TEAMS UP WITH STAR NAMES FOR NEW ALBUM ZU and COAND SELL-OUT LONDON CONCERT

The internationally acclaimed Italian star Adelmo Fornaciari, or ZUCCHERO as he is better known, returns to the UK on May 6^th for a sell-out show at London’s Royal Albert Hall and the  launch of a  brand new album of duets entitled  ZU and Co. on May 17^th 2004.   ZU and Co., which features ZUCCHERO performing with a host of stars ranging from Miles Davis, Eric Clapton, Sting, Jeff Beck, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Macy Gray, Ronan Keating, Brian May, Mousse T, Tom Jones, Sheryl Crow, Paul Young, Vanessa Carlton, and many more, clearly demonstrates that there are no boundaries to the music of the man who is one of Italy’s hottest exports.

Since the release of his debut album in 1983, ZUCCHERO has put Italy on the world music map, particularly as a result of his collaborations with luminaries from the world of rock, jazz, blues, pop and opera.  Throughout his career, his own solo work and that with other artists has brought ZUCCHERO critical acclaim.   A favourite with musicians and public alike, Senza Una Donna with Paul Young topped the charts around the world and songs such as Wonderful World, a unique duet with  Eric Clapton, Muoio Per Te (Mad About You) with Sting, and a magical duet with Luciano Pavrotti of Miserere have made ZUCCHERO one of the most popular performers on the world stage.

From being the first rock artist to perform at The Kremlin in Moscow;  performing in Germany with The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra;  being the only European artist to perform at the second Woodstock Festival appearing with Bono who wrote the lyrics for ZUCCHERO’s song Blue, to his most recent major performance with Queen and Beyonce as part of the 46664 Nelson Mandela concert in South Africa on 29^th November 2003 ZUCCHERO’s live shows are legendary.

ZUCCHERO’s first collaboration was with the legendary Miles Davis and the previously unheard song Dune Mosse is featured on ZU and Co..   This meeting was followed by an introduction to  Eric Clapton who invited ZUCCHERO to appear with him on several of his shows at the Royal Albert Hall which brought him to the attention of many of the world’s top performers and the collaborations  continued.   Over the years ZUCCHERO has recorded with many artists and now with the release of ZU and Co., they have been brought together on one fantastic album.

The full track listing of ZU and Co., is:

Dune Mosse featuring Miles Davis; Muoio Per Te – Mad About You featuring Sting, Everybody Got To…featuring Vanessa Carlton and Haylie Ecker, Puro Amore – Pure Love featuring Dolores O’Riordan, Mama Get Real featuring Mousse T, Baila Morena featuring Mana, I Lay Down featuring John Lee Hooker, Blue featuring  Sheryl Crow, Senza Una Donna featuring Paul Young, Wonderful World featuring Eric Clapton, Pippo – Nasty Guy featuring Tom Jones, Hey Man (Sing a Song) featuring BB King, Il Volo – The Flight featuring Ronan Keating, Cosi’ Celeste featuring Cheb Mami, Diavolo In Me – A Devil In Me featuring Solomon Burke, Il Mare Impetuoso Al Tramonto featuring Brian May, Miserere featuring Luciano Pavarotti and                Andrea Bocelli, Like the Sun featuring Macy Gray and Jeff Beck.

On May 6^th ZUCCHERO performs at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.  The concert will see ZUCCHERO reunited with many of his musical collaborators including Luciano Pavarotti, Solomon Burke, Ronan Keating, Cheb Mami, Brian May, Mousse T, Dolores O’Riordan, Paul Young and many more.