Current Roles & Duties
Session Musician
Zuccarelli has worked as a sought-after session musician for over two decades During this time, he has performed alongside an ever-growing number of well-known solo artists, bands, and other musicians. These artists and bands include several Billboard Hot 100 staples. The session musician is a talented guitarist, bass player, and, first and foremost, drummer
As a session musician, he is available for studio and live work Working live alongside touring artists, Oregon-based Zuccarelli has travelled to over 40 of the 50 U.S. states. He has also visited over a dozen other countries worldwide, including Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and Japan
Now married with three young children, Zuccarelli focuses on studio-based session work However, he is due to travel to Europe in late 2023 to perform alongside an internationally renowned recording artist It is the same recording artist for whom he has been a preferred session drummer for over 15 years.
Mixed Media Artist
Emmanuele Zuccarelli also works as a successful mixed media artist alongside his session musician career As a mixed media artist, he is regularly commissioned to complete work for individuals and businesses. Past corporate clients include a nationwide fast-food chain, a luxury fashion brand, and an international airline based in the Middle East
His work has been featured extensively in online and print advertising The artist is best known for his graffiti-inspired illustrations and more traditional acrylic paintings, namely portraits However, he is also a talented sculptor – an area of art that the Beaver State native has focused on more and more in recent years
Alongside sculpture, since 2020, Zuccarelli has also invested considerable time in exploring multimedia art. His foray into multimedia art has seen him combine visual art with his passion for music, motion graphics, and various technology-forward interactive aspects
Academic History
Zuccarelli attended high school close to his childhood home in Douglas County, Oregon He was heavily involved in the school's band program The talented musician was also recognized for his sporting prowess, excelling in basketball and cross-country running.
After high school, he headed to Oregon State University in Benton County Oregon State University is a public research university in Corvallis, Oregon. The institution boasts a deep-rooted focus on the natural world It remains committed to applying knowledge and providing the skills required for graduates to build a better future for all
Emmanuele Zuccarelli studied music at Oregon State University's College of Liberal Arts, the second largest of the institution's dozen colleges. He graduated with honours, quickly finding work and establishing himself as a go-to session musician in Oregon
It was while studying at Oregon State University's College of Liberal Arts that Zuccarelli also first honed his talents as a mixed media artist Some of his works are still on display at Oregon State University and several other sites in Corvallis today.
Professional Skills
Session musician Zuccarelli plays drums, bass, guitar, and piano professionally He is also a capable vocalist. The musician's complete list of professional skills and abilities is extensive. Among the highlights are the following:
Arrangement skills
Beat-keeping
Collaborative skills
Creative improvisation
Ear training
Equipment knowledge
Music notation
Music software knowledge
Music theory
Music transcription
Sight-reading
Studio recording techniques
Vocal skills
Working with a click track
Working with a conductor
His musical prowess has seen him achieve widespread recognition in the industry During his years of tireless work as a session musician, he has picked up several highly prestigious awards Emmanuele Zuccarelli is also a two-time Grammy Participation Certificate recipient
Grammy Participation Certificates recognize composers, musicians, publishers, studios, and labels who have contributed to Grammy-winning or Grammy-nominated recordings
Charitable Involvement
Zuccarelli is proud to contribute to several all-important good causes in the U.S. and overseas. Among these good causes are well-known nonprofit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, smaller charities, and other community-focused initiatives. Just some of the many good causes backed by the award-winning musician include:
Compassion International
Direct Relief
Entertainment Industry Foundation
Feeding America
Habitat for Humanity
Oregon Environmental Council
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Unite Oregon
United Way Worldwide
WildCat Ridge Sanctuary
YMCA of the USA
Oregon Environmental Council, Unite Oregon, and WildCat Ridge Sanctuary are all Beaver State-based organizations with which Zuccarelli has first-hand experience as a supporter
He is also an avid proponent of the importance and value of local volunteering. The musician and artist have volunteered countless hours for many good causes he cares about over the past 25-plus years. Time permitting, he remains forever looking for new volunteering opportunities close to his Multnomah County home
Personal Interests
Emmanuele Zuccarelli is a father of three young daughters Happily married for over ten years, he and his family reside in a popular suburb of Portland, Oregon The Oregon native grew up in the Beaver State city of Roseburg in Douglas County.
Roseburg lies on the Umpqua River in southernmost Oregon. While growing up in Douglas County, Zuccarelli developed his love of music and art and his passion for fishing and hiking Douglas County is well-known for its fishing The Roseburg area alone boasts over 50 sites renowned for fishing for bass, bluegill, salmon, steelhead, and trout.
Alongside art, music, fishing, and hiking, father-of-three Zuccarelli's other hobbies and interests include cinema, cooking, running, and watching professional sports. He is a long-time supporter of the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team
